Talisman

Amulet

A1223

From: India

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number A1223
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Indian | Islamic (uncertain)
Provenience India
Date Made 16th Century - 19th Century
Section Asian
Materials Silver
Technique Embossed | Low Relief
Iconography Flowers
Description

Silver talisman case or charm case. Islamic type. Floral pattern embossed in low relief on front. Top with two loops and front of two loops joined by decorative leaf shaped motif. Blackened and damaged with interior exposed at bottom corners and one side.

Height 5.5 cm
Width 5 cm
Depth 1 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Alexander Scott, 1914
Other Number 1158 - Other Number

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