cover image: Prayer holder (box)

Prayer holder (box)

Research in Progress Tall rectangular box with domed sliding cover, with ring in center from which a hand-shaped pendant is suspended on a chain. On sides, two lozenge-shaped pendants suspended from rings. Entire box decorated with crudely engraved flowers and scrolls, surrounding eight-lobed strapknot. Illegible mark.
Collection
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection Product Design and Decorative Arts Department
Date published
20th century
Dates
20th century
Format
Silver
Pages
H x W x D: 13.4 x 13.3 x 3.2 cm (5 1/4 x 5 1/4 x 1 1/4 in.)
Place Discussed
India
Provider
Smithsonian Institution
Published in
India
Reference
1953-13-7
Rights
Gift of Louise B. Scott
Source
Digital Public Library of America https://dp.la/item/d4edd4a12fbefff5bcb78eafb3fec8a1