DepartmentMiddle East
Protective amulet Pendant with Hebrew Inscription
NameAmulet
CulturePersian-Jewish
Datec. 1900
Place madeIran, Middle East, Asia
Mediumsilver
DimensionsOverall: 1 9/16 x 1 3/16 in. (4 x 3 cm)
Credit LineIFAF Collection, From the John D. Whiting Palestinian Amulet Collection
Object numberFA.1981.48.136
DescriptionCut, stamped, soldered. Arrowhead shaped plaque with bar and 2 loops at top for hanging. Scalloped edge. 4 lines of Hebrew inscription. See vertical file
Artist not recorded
18th – 19th century
ca. 1910, staff
Artist not recorded
Early 20th century (c-d c. 1900)
