Talismanic Scroll
Unknown Artist
10th century
Medium
Ink on paper
Dimensions
H. 10 7/8 in. (27.6 cm) W. 1 13/16 in. (4.6 cm)
Classification
Codices
Department
Islamic Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Nelly, Violet and Elie Abemayor, in memory of Michel Abemayor, 1978
Accession Number
1978.546.38
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Art Historical Context
Nestled in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Islamic Art collection, this *Talismanic Scroll* from the 10th exemplifies the intimate, protective art of the early Islamic world. Crafted an unknown artist using ink delicate paper, the narrow scroll measures just 10 7/8 inches high and 1 13/16 inches wide—perfectly sized to be worn or carried as a personal amulet. Donated in 1978 as a gift from the Abemayor family, it the enduring tradition of codices and scrolls as both artistic and spiritual objects. Talismanic scrolls like this one were powerful artifacts in medieval Islamic culture, believed ...