Knife with an Ivory Handle and Qur'anic Inscriptions, early 19th century, Made in Iran, Hilt: walrus ivory, L. 14 1/16 in. (35.7 cm), Arms and Armor, This dagger has been inscribed with Qur'anic passages on the forte of the blade, as well as on the ivory handle. The inclusion of holy words on this object imbues it with talismanic properties, believed to offer protection and ward off evil
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Knife, Ivory Handle, Qur'anic Inscriptions, early 19th century, Iran, Hilt, walrus ivory, L, 14 1/16, 35.7 cm, Arms, Armor, dagger, inscribed, passages, forte, blade, well, ivory handle, inclusion, holy words, object imbues, talismanic properties, believed, offer protection, ward off, evil
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