Publication Date
19th century
Publication Place
Tangier, Kingdom of Morocco -
Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani Museum
Subject
Silver: engraved
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
طول: 24 سم عرض: 16 سم
Library
Museum With No Frontiers
Library Asset ID
FBQ.HH.358
Record ID
object;EPM;qt;Mus22;21;ar
Library Location
Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani Museum
Date
19th century
Notes
Show the objects in the box of the collision also known as the Five Hand of Venus. Jewish silversmiths in Morocco used to shape jewelry and door handles in the shape of this magical symbol. Since ancient Egypt, variations of the symbolism of the open hand have appeared across time and beliefs. As a sacred symbol, it is believed to protect against evil. The palm of Fatima (Fatima, daughter of the Prophet Muhammad) protects anyone from harm, regardless of their religion. Silver metal with a symmetrical palm design increases its effectiveness because silver is a blessed metal in the Qur’an. In the magical significance of numbers, the fingers indicate the five pillars of Islam, the five daily prayers, and the five keys to the unseen.
Sample Text
Sarah Schroeder “Fatima Stake” in Explore Islamic Art Collections. Museum Without Borders, 2026. https://islamicart.museumwnf.org/database_item.php?id=object;EPM;qt;Mus22;21;ar
