Amulet

NameAmulet

Artist Artist Not Recorded

Place madeIran, Middle East, ASIA

Place madeTurkmenistan, Middle East, ASIA

MediumMetal (silver), gemstones

Dimensions1 9/16 × 4 3/4 in. (4 × 12 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Zahra Farmanfarmaian, A.2019.4.11

Terms

value (economic concept)

Object numberA.2019.4.11

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

DescriptionThe amulet consists of three sections. On the tubular end pieces, with seemingly removable domed ends, are two solidly attached rings and on the opposite side is one ring with attached hoop. The circular domed center piece has a hinged lid. The dome is cetered with a red faceted stone surrounded by six other stones, alternating red and green. The side of the center piece also has floral designs while the bottom shows a centered cross and text.