Small Yemeni Silver Hirz Prayer Amulet with Dangles and Chain - Rita Okrent Collection (P906)

Small Yemeni Silver Hirz Prayer Amulet with Dangles and Chain - Rita Okrent Collection (P906)Small granulated and decorated antique Yemeni silver Hirz prayer amulet with 4 groups dangles, a chain at the end and two top bails. Circa mid 1900's. 0. 7 inch 16. 73mm amulet only (height), 1. 8 inches 46mm including dangles 16. 73mm W, 45. 65mm L (end to end). Weighs 20 grams. This amulet no longer opens, but could have contained a quote or verse from the Koran. Likely to have been an element in a traditional wedding necklace or dowry, made by

30 + grams

Price per group of 4 clasps

10 of 55 beads have eyes

but they are found in abundance in West Africa

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Needs closure to be fixed as one knob has worn or broken off

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