File:Khalili Collection Islamic Art tls 0051.2.jpg

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Double-sided Polygonal Talisman  wikidata:Q107663991 reasonator:Q107663991
Title
Double-sided Polygonal Talisman
label QS:Len,"Double-sided Polygonal Talisman"
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Object type talisman Edit this at Wikidata
Description
The prayer (hirz) for the protection of children inscribed on one side of the talisman was reportedly given to Amanah when the Prophet Muhammad was born. It is followed by two lines of magic lett ... See full description on web site.
Date 16th century
date QS:P571,+1550-00-00T00:00:00Z/7
Medium nephrite jade, finely wheel and point cut; set with a small turquoise
institution QS:P195,Q63160499
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Place of creation India, probably the Deccan
References https://www.khalilicollections.org/collections/islamic-art/khalili-collection-islamic-art-square-seal-tls51/ (EnglishEdit this at Wikidata

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Description Double-sided Polygonal Talisman
Source Khalili Collections
Author Khalili Collections

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