amulet
Object NameAmulet
Made FromNon-lead glass, probably
Dateabout 1800-1977
Place Madepossibly Lebanon; possibly Syria
TechniquePressed
SizeOverall H: 3.4 cm, W: 1.1 cm, Th: .4 cm
Accession Number77.1.8 C
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 torso shown frontally. Head is hairless, with vestigial ears; face has eyebrows, dot-like eyes, nose and mouth. Torso is rectangular and armless; it has necklace with two strands and garment decorated with three stars and illegible "letters." Edges are rounded and back is plain.Provenance
Source
Nancy Perkins
- 1977-10-19
