Seal Ring with Inscription, late 15th–early 16th century, Attributed to Iran or Central Asia, Gold, cast and chased; nephrite, carved, H.1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm), Jewelry, This magnificent gold ring holds a jade stone engraved with religious verses known as the Nad-i 'Ali, an invocation to 'Ali ibn Abi Talib, son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad. The text is written in mirror reverse, suggesting that the stone may once have served as a seal
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