28th Oct, 2024 12:00
Arts of India and the Islamic Lands
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TWO MOUNTED QAJAR NOMINAL SEALS WITH WOMAN'S NAME
Qajar Iran, one dated 1292 AH (1875 AD)
TWO MOUNTED QAJAR NOMINAL SEALS WITH WOMAN'S NAME
PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE GLYPTOLOGY COLLECTOR
Qajar Iran, one dated 1292 AH (1875 AD)
Each of oval shape, table-cut, made of red carnelian, set in a low-grade silver mount, both central fields inscribed with a single line of elegant cursive Persian nasta'liq script reading the owner's name Masumeh, a maiden's name, set against a dense ground of scrolling rosette sprays, one of the two seals dated 1292 AH (1875 AD).
20.27mm x 16.48mm and 21.86mm high with the mount
12.35mm x 9.15mm and 12.98mm high with the mount
Bearing the same name, floral decorative motifs, and calligraphic style, these two seals are likely to have belonged to the same owner. Nominal seals inscribed with women's names are incredibly rare to see and scarce to find, given also that fewer of them were produced compared to the ones owned by men. It is reasonable to suggest that these seals would have probably once belonged to a well-off, high-class Qajar maiden, who would have used them to stamp documents and to mark her properties.
Sold for £86
TWO MOUNTED QAJAR NOMINAL SEALS WITH WOMAN'S NAME
PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE GLYPTOLOGY COLLECTOR
Qajar Iran, one dated 1292 AH (1875 AD)
Each of oval shape, table-cut, made of red carnelian, set in a low-grade silver mount, both central fields inscribed with a single line of elegant cursive Persian nasta'liq script reading the owner's name Masumeh, a maiden's name, set against a dense ground of scrolling rosette sprays, one of the two seals dated 1292 AH (1875 AD).
20.27mm x 16.48mm and 21.86mm high with the mount
12.35mm x 9.15mm and 12.98mm high with the mount
Bearing the same name, floral decorative motifs, and calligraphic style, these two seals are likely to have belonged to the same owner. Nominal seals inscribed with women's names are incredibly rare to see and scarce to find, given also that fewer of them were produced compared to the ones owned by men. It is reasonable to suggest that these seals would have probably once belonged to a well-off, high-class Qajar maiden, who would have used them to stamp documents and to mark her properties.
Auction: Arts of India and the Islamic Lands, 28th Oct, 2024
Following the success of our inaugural sale earlier this June, our Islamic and Indian Art department is pleased to present their upcoming auction, Arts of India and the Islamic Lands, which is now live on our website. The auction is taking place on Monday 28th October and features a curated selection of over 200 artworks showcasing the mesmerising artistic variety and kaleidoscopic cultural heritage of these distant lands. From the Mediterranean shores, Near and Middle East, the Iranian plateau, all the way to Central and South Asia, the lots in the sale cover a span of over ten centuries of outstanding artistic achievements.
For any specific query, please do not hesitate to contact our Head of Department, Beatrice Campi at beatrice@azcaauctions.com. We look forward to hearing from you.
Viewing
Viewing will take place at the following address:
Azca Auctions
188R Hammersmith Road
London, W6 7DJ
Viewing Times:
Saturday 19th Oct - 11am - 4pm
Sunday 20th Oct - 11am - 4pm
Monday 21st Oct- 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 22nd Oct - 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 23rd Oct - 10am - 4pm
Thursday 24th Oct - 10am - 4pm
Friday 25th Oct - 10am - 4pm
Saturday 26th Oct - 11am - 4pm
Sunday 27th Oct - 11am - 4pm
The sale will take place on Monday October 28th at 12pm GMT (London)
