Malay Seals from the Islamic World of Southeast Asia

by Annabel Teh Gallop

Malay seals originate from those parts of maritime Southeast Asia long connected by political, economic, and cultural networks; the lingua franca of the Malay language; and the faith of Islam. Seals make up an important element in the manuscript and literary culture of the region. Defined as seals from Southeast Asia or used by Southeast Asians, with inscriptions in Arabic script, Malay seals constitute a treasure trove of data that can throw...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9813250860
• ISBN13: 9789813250864
• Release Date: December 2019
• Publisher: National University of Singapore Press
• Length: 852 Pages
• Weight: 5.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 8.9" x 11.9"