Amulet

NameAmulet

Artist Artist Not Recorded

Place madeIran, Middle East, ASIA

MediumMetal (silver)

Dimensions2 3/8 × 2 1/2 × 13/16 in. (6 × 6.3 × 2 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Zahra Farmanfarmaian, A.2019.4.15

Terms

value (economic concept)

Object numberA.2019.4.15

ProvenanceDonor acquired this collection from her mother who collected circa 1970s in Iran or otherwise acquired as family heirloom.

DescriptionThis silver octagonal prayer box with hinged lid has engraved text alternating with floral designs along the sides, text bordering the lid, and within a centered hexagonal. On the bottom is a hammered sunburst pattern there are also two attached, open rectangular pieces on two opposite sides.