Artist
Unknown
CultureCentral Asia or Iran
Titles
- Amulet holder or Element of a pectoral ornament
Date20th century
MediumSilver, fire-gilded, with decorative wire, embossing, stamped beading, turquoise beads, and glass stones
DimensionsAs worn: 16 7/8 × 3 9/16 × 1/2 in. (42.8 × 9 × 1.2 cm)
Credit LineGift of Louise Nasr
Object number2023.589
Not on view
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Department
Art of the Islamic WorldsObject Type
Exhibition HistoryNever published or exhibited.
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Unknown
20th century (probably)
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late 19th–early 20th century
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late 19th–early 20th century
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1960–1969
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