DepartmentTextiles-Middle East
Amulet
NameAmulet
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Place madeIran, Middle East, ASIA
MediumMetal (silver)
Dimensions2 3/16 × 1 9/16 × 9/16 in. (5.5 × 4 × 1.5 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Zahra Farmanfarmaian, A.2019.4.14ab
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Object numberA.2019.4.14ab
ProvenanceDonor acquired this collection from her mother who collected circa 1970s in Iran or otherwise acquired as family heirloom.
DescriptionOval box has an engraved Madonna and child with floral designs on its lid. The box's bottom shows Christ on the Cross. To one side a sun, to the other a crescent moon and more floral designs.
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