Amulet11th century; Fatimid EgyptInk on paper H. 9 in. (23 cm), W. 3 ¼ in. (8.4 cm)Centuries
Amulet11th century; Fatimid EgyptInk on paper H. 9 in. (23 cm), W. 3 ¼ in. (8.4 cm)Centuries before block printing was introduced in Europe, the technique was used in the Islamic world to produce miniature texts consisting of prayers, incantations, and Qur’anic verses that were kept in amulet boxes. The text on this amulet is in the angular kufic script. The six-pointed star, a familiar symbol in Islamic art, is usually called “Solomon’s seal.” -- source link
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