AN OTTOMAN MINIATURE QIBLA INDICATOR, 17TH-18TH CENTURY

Reference: ART3002605

Of circular form with hinged lid, incised with Arabic inscriptions and foliage, the interior with glass frame and compass. Inscriptions: Mashallah ,'what God has willed' and is used to express appreciation, joy, praise, or thankfulness for an event or person that was just mentioned. Hawqala: there is no power nor strength except by Allah, is mentioned by muslims when seized by a calamity or in a situation beyond their control. The cover is incised with 'Omar and Ali'. 2 cm. high, 3 cm. diam.