Talismanic Shirt. Dimensions: Textile: L. 25 in. (63.5 cm)W. 38 3/4 in. (98.4 cm)Mount: L. 25 in. (63.5 cm)W. 38 3/4 in. (98.4 cm). Date: 15th-early 16th century.This talismanic shirt was believed to be imbued with protective powers and may have been meant to be worn under armor in battle. Its surface is decorated with painted squares, medallions, and lappet-shaped sections with the entire Qur'an written inside; these areas are bordered by the ninety-nine names of God written in gold against an orange background. A panel at the center of the reverse contains a proclamation in gold script stating, "God is the Merciful, the Compassionate.". Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Brand: Album Archivo
SKU: 4409-17423648
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Talismanic Shirt. Dimensions: Textile: L. 25 in. (63.5 cm)W. 38 3/4 in. (98.4 cm)Mount: L. 25 in. (63.5 cm)W. 38 3/4 in. (98.4 cm). Date: 15th-early 16th century.This talismanic shirt was believed to be imbued with protective powers and may have been meant to be worn under armor in battle. Its surface is decorated with painted squares, medallions, and lappet-shaped sections with the entire Qur'an written inside; these areas are bordered by the ninety-nine names of God written in gold against an orange background. A panel at the center of the reverse contains a proclamation in gold script stating, "God is the Merciful, the Compassionate.". Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

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