DepartmentTextiles-Middle East
Amulet
NameAmulet
Artist
Artist unrecorded
Place madeIran, Middle East, Asia
MediumSilver
Dimensions3 15/16 × 2 3/4 × 1/4 in. (10 × 7 × 0.6 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Zahra Farmanfarmaian, A.2019.4.4
Terms
- value (economic concept)
Object numberA.2019.4.4
ProvenanceDonor acquired this collection from her mother who collected circa 1970s in Iran or otherwise acquired as family heirloom.
DescriptionThis amulet has etched designs on each side. One side shows a male figure and reverse shows two, seated female or male/female figures. The piece contains inscriptions in arabic or farsi. Metal loops are attached to each side of the top.
ca. 1910
Artist unrecorded
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ca. 1900
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