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Amulet inscribed with the first word of the Qur’an, Bismillah (in the name of Allah the Most Gracious, the most Merciful)
Amulet inscribed with the first word of the Qur’an, Bismillah (in the name of Allah the Most Gracious, the most Merciful)
Amulet inscribed with the first word of the Qur’an, Bismillah (in the name of Allah the Most Gracious, the most Merciful)
DepartmentMiddle East

Amulet inscribed with the first word of the Qur’an, Bismillah (in the name of Allah the Most Gracious, the most Merciful)

NameAmulet
Artist Artist not recorded
Datec. 1900
Place madeHistoric Palestine, Middle East, Asia
MediumSilver alloy, coins
DimensionsOverall: 5 5/16 x 2 3/8 in. (13.5 x 6 cm)
Credit LineIFAF Collection, From the John D. Whiting Palestinian Amulet Collection
Object numberFA.1981.48.36
Collections
ProvenancePurchased from Alice B. Whiting
DescriptionCut, incised, soldered. Pear shape alloy disc with arabic inscriptions and dotted lines on both sides. 5 smaller discs suspended from bottom by soldered loops and rings. Soldered loop and ring at top for hanging.
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