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Amulet Box
late 19th-early 20th century
Silver, glass
Wearable cases like this box were specifically made to hold paper amulets. The skilled artists in Yemen who created distinctive silverwork boxes and jewelry for Jews and Muslims alike were primarily Jews, many of whom signed their work.
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Giraud and Carolyn Foster, 2021
Accession Number
In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
57.2366