Hilya (Votive Tablet) second half of 18th century Hilya, Arabic for "ornament," refers to a genre of Ottoman Turkish literature associated with the physical description of Muhammad. The concept originated from the shamayil, the study of Muhammads appearance and character. According to Ottoman belief, reading or possessing an account of Muhammads attributes protects one from danger, harm, evil, and sickness. It became customary to carry a hilya in the form of a scroll, calligraphic study, or an amulet. In the seventeenth century, hilyas developed into an art form with a standardized layout.. Hilya (Votive Tablet). second half of 18th century. Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper, mounted on wood. Attributed to Turkey. Codices

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Hilya (Votive Tablet) second half of 18th century Hilya, Arabic for "ornament," refers to a genre of Ottoman Turkish literature associated with the physical description of Muhammad. The concept originated from the shamayil, the study of Muhammads appearance and character. According to Ottoman belief, reading or possessing an account of Muhammads attributes protects one from danger, harm, evil, and sickness. It became customary to carry a hilya in the form of a scroll, calligraphic study, or an amulet. In the seventeenth century, hilyas developed into an art form with a standardized layout.. Hilya (Votive Tablet). second half of 18th century. Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper, mounted on wood. Attributed to Turkey. Codices

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