DepartmentMiddle East
Scriptural amulet in the form of Zulfiqar (the Sword of Ali) with Arabic blessings
Namestamp
Datec. 1900
Place madeMiddle East, Asia
MediumIron
DimensionsOverall: 1 9/16 in. (4 cm)
Credit LineIFAF Collection, From the John D. Whiting Palestinian Amulet Collection
Object numberFA.1981.48.161
DescriptionSword with cross hatched pattern, guard and point of blade. Body of blade has Arabic inscription. On back is a little post for handling. Tip of blade has groove suggesting snake mouth. See notes
Artist not recorded
Late 19th – early 20th century
ca. 1950s
ca. 1910
ca. 1850-1899