Amulet inscribed with the first word of the Qur’an, Bismillah (in the name of Allah the Most Gracious, the most Merciful)

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DepartmentMiddle East

Amulet inscribed with the first word of the Qur’an, Bismillah (in the name of Allah the Most Gracious, the most Merciful)

NameAmulet

Artist Artist Not Recorded

Datec. 1900

Place madeHistoric Palestine, Middle East, Asia

MediumSilver alloy, coins

DimensionsOverall: 5 5/16 x 2 3/8 in. (13.5 x 6 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.1981.48.36

Collections

Palestinian Dress and Jewelry

DescriptionCut, incised, soldered. Pear shape alloy disc with arabic inscriptions and dotted lines on both sides. 5 smaller discs suspended from bottom by soldered loops and rings. Soldered loop and ring at top for hanging.

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