DepartmentTextiles-Middle East
Amulet
NameAmulet
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Place madeIran, Middle East, Asia
MediumMetal (silver)
Dimensions2 9/16 × 1 9/16 × 9/16 in. (6.5 × 4 × 1.5 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Zahra Farmanfarmaian, A.2019.4.17
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Object numberA.2019.4.17
ProvenanceDonor acquired this collection from her mother who collected circa 1970s in Iran or otherwise acquired as family heirloom.
DescriptionOctagonal prayer box with open work around the lid and an open work, hexagonal star in the lid's center. On two sides are hinged extensions ending in an open oval.
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Early 20th century
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