19th Century Antique Moroccan Islamic Prayer Book Amulet Box, Copper Silver Tali For Sale

Antique 19th Century Moroccan Islamic Prayer Book Case, Copper & Silver Repousse Amulet Box, Magic Buduh Square Protective Talisman
An extraordinary 19th-century antique Moroccan (or Damascene) Islamic prayer book case and protective amulet box (Hirz/Taweez), remaining in very good collectible condition. This substantial piece is traditionally constructed from a heavy copper base, elaborately adorned with layered, hand-chased white metal/silver folk repousse work, ornate braided wire trims, beaded borders, and set with central red glass or coral-colored cabochons.The front facade showcases a magnificent, raised eight-pointed star geometric motif. A highly significant and rare historical feature is found on the reverse side: a central engraved panel enclosing an authentic Magic Square (Buduh Square) [9dUAhY, ZVRTok].This grid of esoteric letters and numbers was traditionally used in North African Islamic mysticism as a powerful talisman to ensure protection, success, health, and to ward off evil.The box features a fully functional hinged lid that opens to reveal its spacious interior, alongside two robust, ornately shaped side loops holding brass attachment rings for suspension or chain mounting.Dimensions:Size: 13 cm x 15.5 cmA premier museum-quality artifact of 1800s North African Islamic material culture and metalwork art, highly sought after by serious collectors of Near Eastern antiquities and spiritual tribal ephemera.