This is a rare silver box. Although it looks Persian at first sight, when examined closely it seems to be from a different region. It is still Quoran box amulet , with a lid that opens, but the decoration looks maybe Middle Eastern. It also has three bails, which suggests that it is worn, not on the forearm (as Persian/Afghans ones) but probably hanging as a pendant.
It could also be from Iran or Afghanistan, a different type than the ones that are more often found, or maybe from a transitional region between the Middle East and Central Asia.
Material: high grade silver.
From the first quarter of the 20th century or earlier It is in good condition, although the hinge is fragil and needs a silver wire to be functional.
Provenance: French private collection. The box was sourced in Saudi Arabia in the 60s or 70s.
Dimensions (with bails): 9,5 x 9 x 1,8 cm
Weight: 93,8 gr
ME256
