Silver Coin

19th century CE, Sikh or early Dogra rule, Origin: Kashmir Material: Silver Design: Paisley (boteh) motif with Persianate ornamental calligraphy and floral detailing This silver coin from 19th-century Kashmir reflects the continuation of Persianate artistic traditions during the Sikh and early Dogra periods. The design features stylized calligraphic forms combined with floral ornamentation and a prominent boteh or paisley-like motif, a design strongly associated with Kashmiri shawl and decorative arts. The densely compressed composition and ornamental abstraction are characteristic of late Kashmiri numismatic aesthetics. Such coins demonstrate how regional artistic vocabulary persisted even during periods of political transition, preserving visual traditions shaped by earlier Sultanate and Mughal influences. Private collection - Trām and Beyond

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