Amulet Case

probably 19th century

Not on view

Amulet cases worn as jewelry have a long history around the Mediterranean world. This ornamented gold case was found at a village called Reiny near Nazareth. Objects such as this were talismanic, and usually contained rolled up prayers or holy verses which were inscribed on paper. They are usually worn as a pendant suspended from a necklace, sometimes in multiples.

Artwork Details

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Provenance

Title: Amulet Case
Date: probably 19th century
Geography: Attributed to probably present-day Israel
Medium: Gold; filigree
Dimensions: Length: 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm)
Width: 1/2 in. (1.3 cm)
Classification: Jewelry
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1918
Object Number: 18.84.1
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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