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An Ottoman Talismanic Shirt with Qur’anic Inscriptions, 20th Century. An Ottoman talismanic shirt,
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An Ottoman Talismanic Shirt with Qur’anic Inscriptions, 20th Century. An Ottoman talismanic shirt,
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An Ottoman Talismanic Shirt with Qur’anic Inscriptions, 20th Century.
An Ottoman talismanic shirt, finely inscribed throughout in black, red, green, and blue inks with Qur’anic verses, invocations, and geometric cartouches. The front is richly decorated with circular and square medallions enclosing calligraphy, bordered with lines of angular kufic and cursive script. The reverse features a bold central panel inscribed in black with the invocation "Yā Allāh, Yā Malīk al-Jalīl wa al-Shān al-‘Ālī" (O Allah, O Majestic King of Lofty Glory), surrounded by concentric Qur’anic verses and protective prayers. Such talismanic garments were believed to provide spiritual protection and divine blessings to the wearer, particularly in battle or during times of hardship.
Approximately 91 x 90cm
Provenance: Private collection from a distinguished W London lady
An Ottoman talismanic shirt, finely inscribed throughout in black, red, green, and blue inks with Qur’anic verses, invocations, and geometric cartouches. The front is richly decorated with circular and square medallions enclosing calligraphy, bordered with lines of angular kufic and cursive script. The reverse features a bold central panel inscribed in black with the invocation "Yā Allāh, Yā Malīk al-Jalīl wa al-Shān al-‘Ālī" (O Allah, O Majestic King of Lofty Glory), surrounded by concentric Qur’anic verses and protective prayers. Such talismanic garments were believed to provide spiritual protection and divine blessings to the wearer, particularly in battle or during times of hardship.
Approximately 91 x 90cm
Provenance: Private collection from a distinguished W London lady