Persia
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Seal (writing & printing)

Seal (writing & printing)

Seal (writing & printing)

Seal (writing & printing)

Seal (writing & printing)

Seal (writing & printing)

Lantern (lighting devices)

Water pipe

Currency unit (currency & wealth)

Playing card

Playing card

Playing card

Playing card

Playing card

Playing card

Playing card

Brooch

Brooch

Brooch

Scissors (general & multipurpose)

Playing cards
Bead
Ink well

Sword (weapons: edged); sword sheath (sheath (weapons: accessories))

Doll (pastimes: toys)

Scissors (medical science)

Scissors (medical science)

Ink box; case (general & multipurpose); ink well; spoon (general & multipurpose)

Ink well

Ink box

Spoons (general & multipurpose)

Protective charm

Forceps (medical science)

Tongue depressor

Pincers (medical science)

Forceps (medical science)

Pincers (medical science)

Water pipe

Opium pipe; pipe bowl (pipe (narcotics & intoxicants: smoking))

Water pipe; narghile

Syringe (medical science)

Water pipe

Water pipe

Sword (weapons: edged)

Lid (containers)

Box (containers); lid (containers)

Water pipe

Bowl (containers)

Tile (art)

Seal (writing & printing)
Collection Information
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