Amulet

Box

29-221-287

From: Persia

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

Object Number 29-221-287
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Persia
Section Near Eastern
Materials Tin | Brass (uncertain)
Description

Dingy, octagonal box. arabic inscribed around edge. decoration on top, two holes inside. probably hooks for cords. lid removable. each side inscripted with religious sayings addressed to Allah.

Credit Line Bequest of Maxwell Sommerville, 1904
Other Number 1568 - Sommerville Amulet/Talisman Number | 287 - Sommerville Number

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