Amulet

NameAmulet

Artist Artist Not Recorded

Place madeIran, Middle East, Asia

MediumMetal (silver), enamel

Dimensions1 × 4 1/8 × 9/16 in. (2.5 × 10.5 × 1.5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Zahra Farmanfarmaian, A.2019.4.18

Terms

value (economic concept)

Object numberA.2019.4.18

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

DescriptionEye-shaped prayer box has a domed lid. The lid has a central, oval medallion with two engraved birds surrounded by green, enamel. The remainder of the lid has geometric and floral designs set off by blue enamel. Floral and leaf designs are set off by a blue enamel that covers the sides and bottom.