Title: Double-sided Polygonal Talisman
Date: 16th century
Location: Iran
Materials: nephrite jade, finely wheel and point cut; set with a small turquoise
Dimensions: 4.7 x 4.8cm
Accession Number: TLS 51
Other Notes:
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 letters and numbers. In the centre of the other side is part of verse 13 of the surah al-Ra‘d (XIII) and in the borders is the Ayat al-Kursi (surah al-Baqarah, II, verse 255).
Script:
inscribed in thulth script
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