Talismanic Shirt
ca. 15th century - ca. 16th century (made)
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Talismanic shirt, cotton, inscribed with verses from the Quran in ink and gold paint. Decorative calligraphic medallions on the chest and shoulders. The shirt is made up of three main panels, with two additional panels for the sleeves, and is open down the front, with a round neckline. Similar to T.59-1935, but more crudely inscribed and in worse condition.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Woven cotton, inscribed and painted in ink and gold paint |
| Brief description | Textile, talismanic shirt, inscribed and painted cotton, with ink and gold paint, probably India, ca. 15th-16th century |
| Physical description | Talismanic shirt, cotton, inscribed with verses from the Quran in ink and gold paint. Decorative calligraphic medallions on the chest and shoulders. The shirt is made up of three main panels, with two additional panels for the sleeves, and is open down the front, with a round neckline. Similar to T.59-1935, but more crudely inscribed and in worse condition. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Verses from the Quran. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
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| Accession number | 134-1873 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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