DepartmentTextiles-Middle East
Amulet
NameAmulet
Artist
Artist unrecorded
Place madeIran, Middle East, ASIA
MediumSilver
Dimensions2 3/4 × 2 3/4 × 5/16 in. (7 × 7 × 0.8 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Zahra Farmanfarmaian, A.2019.4.3
Terms
- value (economic concept)
Object numberA.2019.4.3
ProvenanceDonor acquired this collection from her mother who collected circa 1970s in Iran or otherwise acquired as family heirloom.
DescriptionThis convex, circular amulet has a scalloped edge. Its main design shows a stylized quadruped (bull) over whose back peaks a sun with face. A metal loop is attached to top of back. There are two holes punched in lower end.
Artist unrecorded
Artist unrecorded
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Artist unrecorded
ca. 1910
Artist unrecorded