Standard, early 18th century, Attributed to Iran, Silver with black inlay, H. 19 1/4 in. (48.9 cm), Metal, Under the Ottomans, Safavids, and Mughals, steel or silver standards were used in military, royal, and religious ceremonies. The talismanic power of this standard ('alam) is understood through the choice of the inscriptions
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Standard, early 18th century, Attributed, Iran, Silver, black inlay, H, 19 1/4, 48.9 cm, Metal, Under, Ottomans, Safavids, Mughals, steel, silver standards, military, royal, religious ceremonies, talismanic power, standard, alam, understood, choice, inscriptions
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