An antique Ottoman Talismanic chart for Blessings, ink and gouache on parchment/paper. Qajar, Persia, 18th/19th C.Talismans such as this chart covered with various designs and inscriptions were believed to help with the blessing and protection of individuals or places. This chart includes numerous squares and inscriptions inked on very thin parchment-type paper, of which the crease marks suggest that it was folded into a smaller bundle and possibly nestled within a storage container or box. The translucent parchment is inscribed with a number of Quranic verses, the names of Allah (Al-Asma? Al-Husna), talismanic numeral tables, amuletic texts dedicated to Husayn and Hasan, and a variety of prayers (Du?as).The talisman?s textual contents, here written in miniature script. Dimensions:(W:61 x H:43 cm)