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Amulet Case

11th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Amulet Case
  • Date: 11th century
  • Geography: Made in Iran
  • Medium: Silver; cast, gilded, and inlaid with niello
  • Dimensions: H. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm)
    W. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm)
  • Classification: Jewelry
  • Credit Line: Purchase, Rogers Fund, The Friends of the Islamic Department Fund, and Richard Ettinghausen and Edward Ablat Gifts, 1978
  • Object Number: 1978.415
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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