Boy's Amulet

19th–early 20th century

Not on view

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Title: Boy's Amulet
Date: 19th–early 20th century
Geography: Attributed to Central Asia or Iran, possibly Teke
Medium: Silver; fire gilded, with decorative wire, wire chains, bells, embossed pendants, and table cut carnelians
Dimensions: H. 11 1/8 in. (28.3 cm)
W. 8 in. (20.3 cm)
D. 8 15/16 in. (22.7 cm)
Classification: Jewelry
Credit Line: Gift of Marshall and Marilyn R. Wolf, 2017
Object Number: 2017.693.9
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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