DepartmentAsia
Amulet Container
NameAmulet case
CultureArab
DateLate 19th-early 20th century
Place madeYemen, Middle East, Asia
MediumSilver
Dimensions3 7/16 × 1 3/16 in. (8.75 × 3 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of James McGrath, A.2015.73.31ab
Object numberA.2015.73.31ab
DescriptionSilver, long, oval case has three rows of silver rope applique ending in three loops. Silver rope applique row along edge with loops. Arabic inscriptions including six-pointed stars and Arabic writing. Ball finial at each end.
Artist Not Recorded
ca. 1910
20th century
late 20th Century