DepartmentMiddle East
Scriptural amulet with Arabic blessings
NameAmulet
Datec. 1900
Place madePossibly Jordan or Syria, Middle East, Asia
MediumSilver, gold gilding, stone, pearls
DimensionsOverall: 2 3/8 in. (6 cm)
Credit LineIFAF Collection, From the John D. Whiting Palestinian Amulet Collection
Object numberFA.1981.48.58
DescriptionPear shaped filigree, with pearls on the edge. Has inscription on brown oval unknown material in center. Ring for hanging.
Artist not recorded
ca. 1910, staff
Artist not recorded
Late 19th – early 20th century
19th century
