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Bedouin Silver Hirz Prayer Amulet, with Decorated Ends and Top Bails - Rita Okrent Collection (P730)

RARE FIND: only one in our inventory

Lovely well worn Bedouin silver Hirz prayer amulet from Yemen.

This amulet was probably once opened and contained  a quote or verse from the Koran. Likely to have been and element in a traditional wedding necklace or dowry.

Circa early/mid-1900's.

Beautiful silver detailing-on each end of this hirz amulet.

There is a hole at the top on each side, possibly used for attachment in this amulet's previous life. Not very obvious from either side, visible from top.

Would make a very nice focal pendant, useful in many types of designs.

Measures 2.7 inches/ 6.8 cm in length   Width: .76 inches / 1.9 cm. excluding bails.

Weighs 19.7 grams.

Pendant Item 730

 

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