Publication Date
19th century
Publication Place
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Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani Museum
Subject
Faddat: Mankoush
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
FBQ.HH.10604.1 طول: 5.2 سم عرض: 4.5 سم ارتفاع: 12.4 سم قطر: 4.6 سم FBQ.HH.10604.2 طول: 5 سم عرض: 4.4 سم ارتفاع: 5.7 سم قطر: 4.5 سم
Library
Museum With No Frontiers
Library Asset ID
FBQ.HH.10604.1-2
Record ID
object;EPM;qt;Mus22;27;ar
Library Location
Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani Museum
Date
19th century
Notes
These boxes or prayer holders are filled with many symbols and inscriptions, and are often strung like a necklace. In Iranian, Omani and Yemeni culture, this box holds secret wishes. Paper amulets wrapped inside these boxes grant wishes, relieve pain, and protect against envy. But it is uncertain whether people open the boxes to read wishes or whether these wishes will remain unknown forever! By owning or carrying the box, a person can channel the power of the amulet to himself, to someone he loves, or even against someone to harm him. Just like wishes engraved on modern jewelry, magical symbols according to some folklore can create a powerful effect with religious phrases and words that are often written backwards.
Sample Text
Sarah Schroeder “Prayer Box Necklace” in Explore Islamic Art Collections. Museum Without Borders, 2026. https://islamicart.museumwnf.org/database_item.php?id=object;EPM;qt;Mus22;27;ar
