DepartmentMiddle East
Necklace with Christian cross and amulet pouch containing unknown substance
NameAmulet
Artist
Artist not recorded
Datelate 19th century
Place madeJerusalem, Historic Palestine/Isreal, Middle East/West Asia, ASIA
Mediumleather, cotton, wool, metal, string
DimensionsOverall: 1 15/16 x 2 15/16 in. (5 x 7.5 cm)
Credit LineIFAF Collection, From the John D. Whiting Palestinian Amulet Collection
Object numberFA.1981.48.21
ProvenancePurchased from Alice B. Whiting
DescriptionRectangular leather pouch on a string. Top of the pouch is stitched together, 2 pink fabric pieces are attached to the top, small crucifix attached, small piece of blue and white fabric inset into the pouch.
Artist not recorded
c. 1900
ca. 1900
Artist not recorded
Late 19th – early 20th century
20th century,staff
ca. 1950, staff
ca. 1960