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Title
Pilgrimage Certificate with Illustration of the Ka'ba, Saudi Arabia or India, 1778 CE / 1192 AH, Ink, opaque watercolour and silver on laid paper, AKM528
Description
This pilgrimage (hajj) certificate shows the holy city of Mecca, with the Ka'ba at center and various monuments surrounding it. The style of the domed arches at the map's edge suggests that they may have been painted by Indian artists in Arabia. Like the stylized map on the tile seen at right, this image would have provided a way for the pious Muslim to imaginatively re-tread the path of pilgrimage, as well as to share that journey with those still waiting to depart. The inscription reveals that this certificate belonged to a woman, Bibi Khanum, who paid Sayyid 'Ali Wali to perform the pilgrimage in her place, perhaps due to poor health. His seal appears below, guaranteeing the completion of Bibi Khanum's spiritual obligation.
Publisher
Aga Khan Museum
Date
1778 CE / 1192 AH
Contributor
Aga Khan Museum
Rights
Aga Khan Museum
Format
Dimensions: H: 44.5 cm W: 85.0 cm
Materials: Ink, opaque watercolour and silver on laid paper
Materials: Ink, opaque watercolour and silver on laid paper
Language
Arabic
Identifier
AKM 528
Coverage
Saudi Arabia or India
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