Record ID: LVPL-7C3415
Object type: RELIGIOUS PERSONAL ACCESSORY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Liverpool
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A token from a Shi'a shrine or perhaps a prayer stone. These are traditionally made from clay from holy sites which is then polished to given it the smooth surface. It has Arabic inscriptions, on the face ya (oh) Husayn in the centre. This refers to the Shi'a martyr Husayn who died at the battle of Kerbela in 680 and is revered by Shias everywhere. Prayer stones with such inscriptions are used by the Shi'a in their prayers. On the back are the words ya Allah- oh God.
Created on: Wednesday 12th September 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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