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Iranian amulet with two little hamsa's.

Posted by Dagmara Haładaj on December 7, 2016 at 1:08pm

It is inscribed with a verse of the Quran: Surah Al-Qalam, 68:51"And indeed, those who disbelieve would almost make you slip with their eyes when they hear the message, and they say, "Indeed, he is mad."

Comments

Betty December 7, 2016 at 6:35pm

I love this piece, Dagmara. The verse, too ...
Dagmara Haładaj December 7, 2016 at 7:31pm

I finally took a good picture where all the details are clear. Please note the signs of reworking!
Peter Hoesli December 9, 2016 at 4:48am

Simply stunning. A treasure! I just love the hamsas. Congratulations Dagmara. Peter
Thelma December 9, 2016 at 1:04pm

Like Peter, I think the hamsas are a treasure.
Dagmara Haładaj December 9, 2016 at 1:42pm

Thank you! Do you see that these hamsas are different from each other?