DepartmentMiddle East
Scriptural amulet with horse and rider
NameAmulet
CulturePersian
Dateca. 1910, staff
Place madeIran, Middle East, Asia
Mediummetal
DimensionsOverall: 1 5/16 in. (3.3 cm)
Credit LineIFAF Collection, From the John D. Whiting Palestinian Amulet Collection
Object numberFA.1981.48.122
DescriptionCut, inlay. Rectangular plaque with ax head top. On front, figure of man riding horse with arabic inscription on top. On reverse, lion with background of Hebrew inscription. Fine line borders on both sides. See vertical file
Artist not recorded
18th – 19th century
Artist not recorded
Early 20th century (c-d c. 1900)
Artist not recorded
ca. 1910, staff
