

Lapis lazuli talisman, c. 9th century, Iran (source)
The octagonal pendant features the Qur’anic Surah Al-Ikhlas, which was held to protect the bearer of the talisman from a wide range of evils and dangers.
Lapis lazuli talisman, c. 9th century, Iran (source) The octagonal pendant features the Qur’anic Surah Al-Ikhlas, which...
Lapis lazuli talisman, c. 9th century, Iran (source) The octagonal pendant features the Qur’anic Surah Al-Ikhlas, which...