DepartmentTextiles-Middle East
Amulet
NameAmulet
Artist
Artist Not Recorded
Place madeIran, Middle East, Asia
Place madeTurkmenistan, Middle East, Asia
MediumMetal (silver)
Dimensions1 × 5 5/16 × 1 3/4 in. (2.5 × 13.5 × 4.5 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Zahra Farmanfarmaian, A.2019.4.12
Terms
- value (economic concept)
Object numberA.2019.4.12
ProvenanceDonor acquired this collection from her mother who collected circa 1970s in Iran or otherwise acquired as family heirloom.
DescriptionSilver amulet consists of three hinged boxes joined by rings. The two end boxes are almond shaped while the center, larger box, is oval. All have text inscriptions on the lids.
Artist Not Recorded
Artist Not Recorded
2015
ca. 1910
