DepartmentMiddle East
Pair of figurative pendants inscribed with magic squares containing Arabic writing
NameAmulet
CulturePersian
Dateca. 1910, staff
Place madeIran, Middle East, Asia
Mediumsilver
DimensionsOverall: 1 1/4 x 5/8 in. (3.2 x 1.6 cm)
Credit LineIFAF Collection, From the John D. Whiting Palestinian Amulet Collection
Object numberFA.1981.48.138V
DescriptionTwo pieces. Cut, soldered, incised. Figure of woman with arms akimbo, face incised, body covered with Arabic letters in squares. Loops for hanging. May be earring drops. See vertical file
Artist not recorded
Late 19th – early 20th century
Artist not recorded
Late 19th century
Artist not recorded
Early 20th century (c-d c. 1900)
Artist not recorded
ca. 1910, staff
ca. 1910, staff
