Calligraphic Galleon. Calligrapher: ‘Abd al-Qadir Hisari (Turkish), dated 1180 AH/1766–67 CE. Made in Turkey. Ink and gold on paper [1280 x 1121]
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Calligraphic Galleon. Calligrapher: ‘Abd al-Qadir Hisari (Turkish), dated 1180 AH/1766–67 CE. Made in Turkey. Ink and gold on paper [1280 x 1121]
by Persephone_wanders
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“The hull of this sailing ship comprises the names of the Seven Sleepers and their dog. The tale of the Seven Sleepers, found in pre-Islamic Christian sources, concerns a group of men who sleep for centuries within a cave, protected by God from religious persecution. Both hadith (sayings of the Prophet), and tafsir (commentaries on the Qur’an) suggest that these verses from the Qur’an have protective qualities.” From [The MET](https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/454611)