Amulet
Category
Silver
Date
1800 - 1900
Materials
silver
Measurements
50 x 50 x 1 mm
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Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire
NT 107745
Summary
A nineteenth century Persian silver amulet. This shape with rows of religious inscription is typical of amulets from this area. 'A pair of Persian silver amulets - from Ispahan' (Christies entry)
Provenance
Purchased in 1986 by the National Heritage Memorial Fund from Francis Curzon, 3rd Viscount Scarsdale (1924-2000). Gifted to the National Trust in 1987 by the National Heritage Memorial Fund.
Marks and inscriptions
In Persian