Amulet case
Category
Silver
Date
1800 - 1900
Materials
silver
Measurements
10 x 90 x 65 mm
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Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire
NT 107753
Summary
An Armenian silver amulet case. The top has a repoussé inscription surrounded by a floral border. The base has a depiction of flowers. '[An Armenian nielloed silver amulet case with St. George and the Dragon] A similar case with Arabic inscription' (Christie's 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