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Islamic brass talismanic mirror inscribed with magic squares and protective Arabic numerals. 19th-century

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Description

Talismanic or magical Islamic amulet, often referred to as a brass magic mirror, divination plate, or hijab (ḥijāb) — likely of Middle Eastern or North African origin, and probably dating from the 19th or early 20th century. (42.39g/ 47mm)