Talismanic Shirt with Depictions of the Two Holy Sanctuaries

The Khalili Collections

The shirt is inscribed with extracts from the Qur'an and prayers, as well as representations of the two Holy Sanctuaries at Mecca and Medina. They are very similar in style to the schematic illustrations found in contemporary manuscripts and pilgrimage certificates.

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Title: Talismanic Shirt with Depictions of the Two Holy Sanctuaries
Date Created: 16th or early 17th century
Location Created: Mughal India or the Deccan
Type: ARTIFACT
Medium: ink, coloured pigments and gold on cotton

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