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DepartmentMiddle East

Amulet

NameAmulet
Artist Artist not recorded
Dateca. 1920, staff
Place madePALESTINE, Middle East, Asia
Mediummetal
DimensionsOverall: 3 3/8 x 1 15/16 in. (8.5 x 5 cm)
Credit LineIFAF Collection, From the John D. Whiting Palestinian Amulet Collection
Object numberFA.1981.48.99x
ProvenancePurchased from Alice B. Whiting
DescriptionCut, stamped, filigree. Pear shaped alloy with filigree border. Arabic inscription on both sides. Soldered loop and ring for hanging. 2 have twists attached to edge which may have been meant to hold dangle.See vertical file
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