Bidspirit auction | An Ottoman Talismanic Shirt with
An Ottoman Talismanic Shirt with Illuminated Calligraphy and Inscriptions. An Ottoman talismanic shirt, adorned with intricate calligraphic inscriptions in gold, red, and black on a soft fabric base. The upper chest features prominent Quranic verses and invocations rendered in gold, while the rest of the garment is covered in densely arranged prayers and mystical symbols. H: Approximately 90cm W: Approximately 116cm Provenance: Part of a collection from a distinguished gentleman from NW London