Amulet

NameAmulet

Artist Artist Not Recorded

Place madeIran, Middle East, Asia

MediumSilver

Dimensions3 15/16 × 2 3/4 × 1/4 in. (10 × 7 × 0.6 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Zahra Farmanfarmaian, A.2019.4.4

Terms

value (economic concept)

Object numberA.2019.4.4

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

DescriptionThis amulet has etched designs on each side. One side shows a male figure and reverse shows two, seated female or male/female figures. The piece contains inscriptions in arabic or farsi. Metal loops are attached to each side of the top.

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