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Bedouin Silver Hirz Prayer Amulet, with Top, Bottom and Side Bails - Rita Okrent Collection (P729)

Bedouin Yemeni silver Hirz prayer amulet.

Circa early/mid-1900's.

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.

Beautiful silver detailing- each side has a different design!

One end of the amulet is dented.

Sourced in Jerusalem's Old City from an old silver collection.

Measures 2 inches/ 5.2 cm in length excluding bails.  Width: .7 inches / 1.88 cm.

Weighs 13.65 grams.

Pendant Item 729

 

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