Miniature Qur'an case

Title
Miniature Qur'an case
Year/Period
19th century
Region
Iran
Material
Gold
Technique
Filigree
Dimension
Object size: 1.2 x 4.7 cm
Accession No.
1999-00802
Collection of
Asian Civilisations Museum

This miniature gold Qur'an box is decorated with filigree work. The centre of its cover is set with a turquoise bead, which is believed to avert the evil eye. This Qur'an case would have contained a miniature Qur'an, which would most likely be worn for talismanic reasons.

 

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