Silver Islamic Amulet or Koran Case, Persia

Silver Koran Case & Koran

A silver Koran case in octagonal form with a hinged cover and two hinged loops. Inside is a small octagonal Koranic booklet, printed or stamped. Such a small Koran case, with the Koranic booklet inside, was carried by individuals as a protective amulet. Typically they were worn on the upper arm but out of respect to the contents, never below the waist.