DepartmentMiddle East
Protective amulet for a horse or work animal
Namehorse Amulet
Dateca. 1910, vendor
Place madeDamascus, Syria, Middle East, Asia
MediumFabric, glass and ceramic beads
Dimensionsoverall: 134 CM L
Credit LineIFAF Collection, From the John D. Whiting Palestinian Amulet Collection
Object numberFA.1981.48.32
DescriptionMold-made, embroidered, stitched. Series of blue beads with large white beads separated by small red beads. Triangular black pocket at bottom embroidered with gold. Stitched closed, with red tassel
late 19th century
pre 1949
19th century
