DepartmentTextiles-Middle East
Amulet
NameAmulet
Artist
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Place madeIran, Middle East, ASIA
MediumSilver
Dimensions2 7/16 × 2 3/16 in. (6.2 × 5.6 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Zahra Farmanfarmaian, A.2019.4.6
Terms
- value (economic concept)
Object numberA.2019.4.6
ProvenanceDonor acquired this collection from her mother who collected circa 1970s in Iran or otherwise acquired as family heirloom.
DescriptionThis octagonal silver amulet, with incised edges and inscription, inside of which are inscriptions in arabic or Farsi. The main pattern is a medallion inside of which is a checkerboard area with letters..
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Torah scroll: Circa 1875; Tik (Case): 1933 (Hebrew Year 5693)
ca. 1910
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ca. 1900