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Talisman

9th century AD

The Khalili Collections

The Khalili Collections

The octagonal plaque bears the whole of the surah al-Ikhlas (CXII), which was held to afford the bearer protection against a wide range of evils and dangers.

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  • Title: Talisman
  • Date Created: 9th century AD
  • Location Created: Middle East
  • Type: ARTIFACT
  • Medium: lapis lazuli, wheel cut; in gold mount
The Khalili Collections

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