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Tasbih beads

Object

Tasbhi

Production date

1986

Object number

1987.133

Physical Description

A Tasbīḥ (Persian and Hindi/Urdu), or misbaḥah (Arabic), is a string of beads often used by Muslims to aid prayers which include the 99 names of God. They are found in many Muslim homes. This one is from Saddar Bazaar, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.

Associated Place

Pakistan (Place)

Material

Stone
Plastic

Dimension

Length (Whole): 279

On display?

Yes