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Image: Shi'i talismanic piece

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Description: This large-scale illuminated calligraphic piece in square format appears to have been executed in Iran during the 19th century. It includes a number of details typical of Shi'i popular and devotional materials produced during the later part of the Qajar period (1785-1925). In all likelihood, it functioned as a talismanic object for an Iranian Shi'i patron.
Title: Shi'i talismanic piece
Credit: This calligraphic fragment is available from the United States Library of Congress's African & Middle Eastern division under the digital ID ascs.259. This tag does not indicate the copyright status of the attached work. A normal copyright tag is still required. See Commons:Licensing for more information.
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