DepartmentMiddle East
Double-sided pendant with magic squares containing Arabic writing
NameAmulet
Datec.1900
Place madeProbably Syria, Middle East, Asia
Mediumsilver alloy
Dimensionsoverall: 6 CM DIA.
Credit LineIFAF Collection, From the John D. Whiting Palestinian Amulet Collection
Object numberFA.1981.48.49a-c
Description1. Round pendant with adifferent magic square on each side with other writing.2. Round pendant - on one side script in concentric circle, other side has 5-pointed star in a square
3. Round pendant with magic square on one side with meander border. other side blank
Artist not recorded
Late 19th century
Artist not recorded
Late 19th – early 20th century
Artist not recorded
Early 20th century (c-d c. 1900)
ca. 1910, staff
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