Jump to content

File:Khalili Collection Islamic Art tls 0058.jpg

Page contents not supported in other languages.
This is a file from the Wikimedia Commons
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Original file (3,468 × 2,500 pixels, file size: 834 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg)

Summary

Object

Polygonal Talisman  wikidata:Q107663937 reasonator:Q107663937
Title
Polygonal Talisman
label QS:Len,"Polygonal Talisman"
image of artwork listed in title parameter on this page
Object type talisman Edit this at Wikidata
Description
The talisman is inscribed in micro-calligraphy with the verses of the surah Ya' Sin (XXXVI). Dimensions: 4.8 x 6.7cm
Date dated Friday in Ramadan 1061 (August-September 1651)
Medium white chalcedony, acid etched
institution QS:P195,Q63160499
Accession number
Place of creation India
References https://www.khalilicollections.org/collections/islamic-art/khalili-collection-islamic-art-polygonal-talisman-tls58/ (EnglishEdit this at Wikidata

Photograph

Description Polygonal Talisman
Source Khalili Collections
Author Khalili Collections

Licensing

As part of its programme of cultural philanthropy, the Khalili Foundation has shared images from the eight Khalili Collections. These objects come from many different cultures and time periods, and some have a profound cultural and religious significance. Please use this material responsibly, showing respect to the cultures to which these objects are precious.

Captions

Add a one-line explanation of what this file represents

Items portrayed in this file

depicts

image/jpeg

File history

Click on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time.

Date/TimeThumbnailDimensionsUserComment
current15:50, 29 July 2021Thumbnail for version as of 15:50, 29 July 20213,468 × 2,500 (834 KB)MartinPoulter (KC WIR)pattypan 20.04

The following 2 pages use this file:

Global file usage

The following other wikis use this file:

Metadata