Amulet

NameAmulet

Artist Artist unrecorded

Place madeIran, Middle East, Asia

MediumMetal (silver)

Dimensions1 × 2 1/2 in. (2.5 × 6.3 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Zahra Farmanfarmaian, A.2019.4.20

Terms

value (economic concept)

Object numberA.2019.4.20

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

DescriptionThis circular prayer box has a hinged, domed lid with two rows of text around the lid and a central medallion with engravings. The bottom has an open work center featuring a six petaled flower with stylized flowers placed between each petal.