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Source Description
Amulets are often worn on the body or hung in architectural spaces. Their purpose is to protect against ailments and other types of danger and to encourage success and fortitude. This 18th-century Iranian example is covered with micrographic writing, including verses from the Qur'an and the 99 Beautiful Names (al-asma al-husna) of God, which describe his divine attributes. Qur'anic verses are considered by some believers to have protective powers.The most legible inscription, beginning at the top and continuing in the center panel, invokes God’s majesty: “Oh God, truly God is all-powerful in all things.”
Scholar Source Context
Document identity
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31176
label
Amulet
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obj
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object
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Source metadata
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31176
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object
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normalized
title
Amulet
description
Amulets are often worn on the body or hung in architectural spaces. Their purpose is to protect against ailments and other types of danger and to encourage success and fortitude. This 18th-century Iranian example is covered with micrographic writing, including verses from the Qur'an and the 99 Beautiful Names (al-asma al-husna) of God, which describe his divine attributes. Qur'anic verses are considered by some believers to have protective powers.The most legible inscription, beginning at the top and continuing in the center panel, invokes God’s majesty: “Oh God, truly God is all-powerful in all things.”
provenance
Henry Walters, New York, [date of acquisition unknown] by purchase; Sadie Jones (Mrs. Henry Walters), New York, 1931, by inheritance; Joseph Brummer, New York, [date of acquisition unknown] by purchase; Walters Art Museum, 1942, by purchase.
date
1748 (Early Modern)
citationUrl
rightsUri
CC0
language
en
genreSpecific
Precious Stones & Gems
amulets
gems
talismans
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3
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3
source
import
dimensions
units
cm
width
3.6
height
5
depth
0.3
dimensionsRaw
H: 1 7/16 x W: 2 x D: 1/8 in. (3.6 x 5 x 0.3 cm)
Source extras
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Islamic
inscriptions
[Date] A.H. Rajab 1161; [Translation] ...Oh God
truly God is all- powerful in all things...
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carnelian
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6747
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ISL
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2827
Page inventory
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1
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photo
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363e03971a283d3a
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3
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photo
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no
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