Bidspirit auction | ISLAMIC ABBASID AL GHALEB HAND

ISLAMIC ABBASID AL GHALEB HAND CARVED STONE SEAL - An antique hand-carved stone seal, identified as an Islamic Abbasid era piece, inscribed with ”Al Ghaleb”. The dark green hardstone jasper is fashioned into a chamfered rectangular plaque and deeply engraved with angular, stylized Arabic calligraphy within a geometric border featuring triangular and circular motifs. The reverse is polished smooth, while the carved face is designed to leave a precise impression, as demonstrated by the accompanying wax molding. antique intaglio, middle eastern artifact, kufic script, ancient stamp, islamic antiquities, epigraphy, lapidary. Dimensions 3/4 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition The stone seal exhibits typical age-related wear including minor edge flea bites, light surface scratches, and a noticeable chip on one of the side bevels.