DepartmentMiddle East
Hirz (amulet container) inscribed, “Allah; Muhammad; Ali.” Contains names of Allah and Qur’anic verses
NameAmulet
Artist
Artist not recorded
Date1911, vendor
Place madeHistoric Palestine, Middle East, Asia
MediumMetal, paper, ink, cotton
DimensionsOverall: 9/16 in. (1.4 cm)
Credit LineIFAF Collection, From the John D. Whiting Palestinian Amulet Collection
Object numberFA.1981.48.25
Collections
ProvenancePurchased from Alice B. Whiting
DescriptionHexagonal alloy box with 8 sided star on top. Hinged top. 1 ring for hanging on opposite sides. Dark red braided cord. Box contains hexagonal sheets with Arabic inscriptions
Artist not recorded
Late 19th – early 20th century
ca. 1910
ca. 1950, staff
20th century,staff