A large silver-gilt Khamsa or ‘Hand of Fatima*, India, 19th c. Cast in high relief with calligraphic panels among foliate bands. A popular motif in the Islamic world, known in many variations - healing powers were attributed to the hand of the prophet*s daughter Fatima. Via www.columbia.edu Nazar amulet

A large silver-gilt Khamsa or ‘Hand of Fatima*, India, 19th c. Cast in high relief with calligraphic panels among foliate bands. A popular motif in the Islamic world, known in many variations - healing powers were attributed to the hand of the prophet*s daughter Fatima. Via www.columbia.edu