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Badge of the Order of the Lion and the Sun

ca. 1920
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Badge of the Order of the Lion and the Sun
  • Date: ca. 1920
  • Geography: Country of Origin Iran
  • Medium: Silver and enamel
  • Dimensions: H. 5 in. (12.7 cm)
    W. 2.5 in. (6.4 cm)
  • Classification: Medals
  • Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Victor Jamal, in memory of Joseph Jamal, 2015
  • Object Number: 2015.55
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art
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