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Round Hanging Silver Amulet Adorned with Niello from Morocco - Rita Okrent Collection (P945)

RARE FIND: only one in our inventory

A round, handmade amulet pendant from Morocco, engraved and inlaid with niello. A raised central boss, pierced through its center, sits at the heart of a four-pointed star, framed by finely chased chevron fields and concentric bands. The hole was likely used to stitch or tie the piece to clothing or a headdress, and the folded, riveted bail allows it to hang as a pendant.

Provenance: Handmade in Morocco
Age: Circa 1940s
Dimensions: 2.4 cm (approx. 1 inch) wide x 3.7 cm (approx. 1.45 inches) tall, including bail
Condition: Niello in nice condition, with soft wear to the high points of the central boss and border consistent with age and use. The hole in the center of the boss is original to the piece. Bail secure.

Pendant Item 945

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