Talismanic Scroll, 11th century, Made in Egypt, Ink on paper, 9 13/16 x 3 1/8 in. (24.9 x 7.9 cm), Codices, Centuries before block-printing was introduced in Europe, the technique was used in the Islamic world to produce miniature texts consisting of prayers, incantations, and Qur’anic verses. These were kept in amulet boxes and worn close to the body or attached to a weapon
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Talismanic Scroll, 11th century, Egypt, Ink, paper, 9 13/16 x 3 1/8, 24.9 7.9 cm, Codices, Centuries, block-printing, introduced, Europe, technique, Islamic world, produce miniature texts, consisting, prayers, incantations, Qur’anic verses, kept, amulet boxes, worn close, body, attached, weapon
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