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India Starling Ring
Posted: Mon Mar 27, 2023 1:12 pm
by shub33
Can anyone translate the marks that are etched in the oval black onyx please? Thank you!
Re: India Starling Ring
Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2023 11:13 pm
by Damon
The words are Arabic but are used in both Persian and Urdu
To the left "al hakim" الحكيم and to the right "al 'azim" العظيم
In a religious context, both are names or attributes of God/Allah
"Al hakim" means "the wise one" and "al azim" means "the magnifcent"
Hope this is of interest
Damon
Re: India Starling Ring
Posted: Wed Mar 29, 2023 4:53 pm
by shub33
Thank you, Damon for your time and expertise. I really appreciate it!