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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;medoraman, post: 18475566, member: 26302&quot;]Interesting piece. I too would highly doubt an Arabic word being used on Sasanian pieces of this timeframe. My only thoughts would be two fold:</p><p><br /></p><p>1. If Sasanian, the word is of unknown significance and I would think maybe the number of stars was a celator design decision. I think 7 minor celestials and 4 elements is a HUGE stretch. Much more likely the celator wanted to surround the fire alter with stars and 11 fit the design.</p><p><br /></p><p>2. Could be an unknown Arab-sasanian piece. I have seen some copying the artistry very closely of Sasanian prototypes. This could have been a local bronze issued under Parthian nobility under the Arabs.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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