DepartmentMiddle East
Chehel Ghofl or Chehel Kelid mystical bowl with “Forty Keys”
NameAmulet
CulturePersian
Dateca. 1900
Place madeIran, Middle East, Asia
Mediumbrass
DimensionsOverall: 1 15/16 in. (5 cm)
Credit LineIFAF Collection, From the John D. Whiting Palestinian Amulet Collection
Object numberFA.1981.48.185
DescriptionCast, incised. Bowl with flat rim and raised cone in center of bottom. Incised all over inside with geometric designs and lettering. Outside has circles with lettering. Hole in rim holds loop with roughcast dangles, each with lettering.See vertical file.
Artist not recorded
Late 19th century
Artist not recorded
ca. 1910, staff
19th century
ca. 1910, staff
Pedro Antonio Fresquis
