DepartmentTextiles-Middle East
Plaque inscribed with magic squares containing Arabic writing
NameAmulet
CulturePersian
Dateca. 1875
Place madeIran, Middle East, Asia
MediumIron, brass
DimensionsOverall: 6 5/16 x 3 3/8 in. (16 x 8.5 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, FA.2004.19.1
Object numberFA.2004.19.1
DescriptionFlat, rectangular with curved, flared top. Brass inscription in Farsi around the edge, incised decoration of shepherd with flock on front. On back are 2 magic squares with human figures on top of each square. From the Qajar period (ca. 1875).
Artist unrecorded
Late 19th – early 20th century
Artist unrecorded
late 19th century
ca. 1910
ca. 1900
