DepartmentTextiles-Middle East
Amulet
NameAmulet
Artist
Artist Not Recorded
Place madeIran, Middle East, ASIA
MediumSilver
Dimensions2 3/4 × 2 3/4 × 5/16 in. (7 × 7 × 0.8 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Zahra Farmanfarmaian, A.2019.4.3
Terms
- value (economic concept)
Object numberA.2019.4.3
ProvenanceDonor acquired this collection from her mother who collected circa 1970s in Iran or otherwise acquired as family heirloom.
DescriptionThis convex, circular amulet has a scalloped edge. Its main design shows a stylized quadruped (bull) over whose back peaks a sun with face. A metal loop is attached to top of back. There are two holes punched in lower end.
Artist Not Recorded
Artist Not Recorded
Artist Not Recorded
Artist Not Recorded
ca. 1910
Artist Not Recorded