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Old 1st April 2009, 05:02 PM   #16
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Originally Posted by Rick
Then we must also wonder if the scales represented might be reptilian .
Hey Rick,

Am very open to all opinions as it is my strong belief that any theor has to be proven over the scrutiny of time. Do you know of any fish scale examples used in Persian or Indian art?

These scale designs when used inside the calligraphy cartouche may become one of the characteristics associating it with the 19th century in Islamic metalwork. Its was just very surprising and exiting to see it for the first time.

Thanks for your suggestion,
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