Bidspirit auction | Transparent Rock Crystal Seal with

Transparent Rock Crystal Seal with Islamic Writing, Eastern Islamic - This Rock Crystal Seal with Islamic Writing is a fine example of Islamic glyptic art, likely dating from the early Islamic or medieval period. Expertly carved from a single piece of transparent rock crystal (quartz), the seal features elegantly incised Islamic Arabic script bearing a name, religious invocation. Such seals were often used by scholars, nobles, or officials for authenticating documents or personal correspondence. Rock crystal was highly prized in the Islamic world for its clarity, hardness, and symbolic purity, often associated with divine light. The craftsmanship reflects both the aesthetic and spiritual values of the Islamic tradition, where calligraphy was elevated to a sacred art form. Size : 64 mm/H x 48 mm/W