Publication Date
Fourteenth century AH / twentieth century AD
Publication Place
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National Museum of Oman
Subject
Specially designed brass shape with domed designs
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
الطول : 5 سم ، العرض : 2,1 سم ، الوزن : 4,3 غرام
Library
Museum With No Frontiers
Library Asset ID
2013,3331
Record ID
object;EPM;on;Mus21;29;ar
Library Location
National Museum of Oman
Date
Fourteenth century AH / twentieth century AD
Notes
Photographing creatures is an ancient tradition in Oman, dating back to prehistoric times. It appears in cave drawings and engravings on rocks. However, in the Islamic era, the depiction of domestic and wild animals continued, as well as the depiction of humans and jinn. Thus, it becomes an integral part of the Omani craftsmanship heritage. An abstract expression of a human hand is also used. Sometimes known as (the palm of Fatima); As an amulet pattern in silver jewelry and Bedouin textiles, other amulet patterns include the shapes of trapped fairies, and abstract shapes of men and women. Children wear them as amulets to protect them from harm. These mysterious-looking shapes are called "tasawir", the singular being "tasawira"; It is a special type of amulet that brings good luck - as it is believed - and is designed to look like a human with two feet, and sometimes two legs, and two arms. But it has no head, and the head is replaced by a ring at the top. It is used to hang the picture on a chain worn as a necklace worn by children. To protect them from evil and misfortune.
Sample Text
“Tasawira (Amulet)” within Discover Islamic Art Collections. Museum Without Borders, 2026. https://islamicart.museumwnf.org/database_item.php?id=object;EPM;on;Mus21;29;ar
