amulet
Object NameAmulet
Made FromNon-lead glass, probably
Dateabout 1800-1977
Place Madepossibly Lebanon; possibly Syria
TechniquePressed
SizeOverall H: 2.3 cm, W: 1.4 cm, Th: .4 cm
Accession Number77.1.8 A
Credit LineGift of Miss Nancy Perkins
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionIrregular oval plaque decorated on one side in relief: schematic human head and upper torso shown frontally. Head is hairless, with vestigial ears; face has eyebrows, dot-like eyes, nose, mouth and double chin. Torso has garment decorated with illegible "letters." Other "letters" are at sides of head and above it. Edges of plaque are rounded and back is plain.Provenance
Source
Nancy Perkins
- 1977-10-19
Associated Item/Associated Item
Parent/Child