Two pear-shaped comapcted earth/ dust from the Ka‘bah, in metal-edged glass case on Collections Sphere from

This relic contains dust swept from the floor of the Ka‘bah and compacted into two pear-shaped elements which are wrapped in coloured raffia. They would have been used as amulets in a religious building or home in the belief that they would convey blessings upon their owner and surroundings.