Amulet Container

NameAmulet case

CultureArab

DateLate 19th-early 20th century

Place madeYemen, Middle East, Asia

MediumSilver

Dimensions3 7/16 × 1 3/16 in. (8.75 × 3 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of James McGrath, A.2015.73.31ab

Object numberA.2015.73.31ab

Collections

Asia

DescriptionSilver, long, oval case has three rows of silver rope applique ending in three loops. Silver rope applique row along edge with loops. Arabic inscriptions including six-pointed stars and Arabic writing. Ball finial at each end.

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