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