DepartmentTextiles-Middle East
Pendant
NamePendant
Artist
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Place madeIran, Middle East, ASIA
Place madeTurkmenistan, Middle East, Asia
MediumMetal (brass and silver), gemstones
Dimensions7 7/8 × 5 7/8 × 3/8 in. (20 × 15 × 1 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Zahra Farmanfarmaian, A.2019.4.24
Terms
- value (economic concept)
Object numberA.2019.4.24
ProvenanceDonor acquired this collection from her mother who collected circa 1970s in Iran or otherwise acquired as family heirloom.
DescriptionThis brass pendant features two hearts with inlaid brass designs in their interiors. These designs continue throughout the pendant which contains eleven red/orange gemstones. The top of the pendant shows cut out geometric designs.
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