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DepartmentAsia

Amulet

NameAmulet
CultureIslamic
Datemid-20th century
Place madeAfghanistan, South Asia, Asia
Place collectedKabul, Afghanistan, South Asia, Asia
MediumWood
Dimensions3 15/16 × 3 3/8 × 1 in. (10 × 8.5 × 2.5 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Robert and Luba Staller, A.2016.99.10
Object numberA.2016.99.10
DescriptionWooden amulat in a bell-shape. Amulet has floral patterns carved into the face of it. Piece at the top has a hole drilled into it from the side. There is a small rectangular niche carved into the back.
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