DepartmentTextiles-Middle East
Amulet
NameAmulet
CulturePersian
Place madeIran, Middle East, Asia
MediumSilver, cotton
Dimensions4 1/8 × 3 1/8 × 3/8 in. (10.5 × 8 × 1 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Zahra Farmanfarmaian, A.2019.4.1
Terms
- value (economic concept)
Object numberA.2019.4.1
ProvenanceDonor acquired this collection from her mother who collected circa 1970s in Iran or otherwise acquired as family heirloom.
DescriptionThis heart-shaped, silver amulet has three attached metal loops on top; bead work; etched birds; and writing in Arabic or Farsi.
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ca. 1900
ca. 1910
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Late 19th-early 20th century
Torah scroll: Circa 1875; Tik (Case): 1933 (Hebrew Year 5693)
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