{"product_id":"vintage-prayer-bead-strand-middle-east-rita-okrent-collection-ant618b","title":"Vintage Coral Prayer Bead Strand, Middle East - Rita Okrent Collection (ANT618b)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA vintage tesbih of 33 natural coral barrel beads in warm salmon-orange, divided by two small beaded metal spacers. The strand finishes in a metal imame with a dotted oval pattern, a textured tassel cap and three fine chain tassels, each ending in a charm in the form of the Ottoman coat of arms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNatural coral in a soft pale salmon-orange, with visible growth lines and natural variation from bead to bead.\u003cbr\u003eThe 33-bead count is used for dhikr and cycled three times to complete the 99 recitations.\u003cbr\u003eThe Ottoman coat-of-arms charms make a distinctive finish to the tassel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: Middle East; from an old collection\u003cbr\u003eAge: Vintage\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: Total length top to bottom approximately 9 inches. 33 beads, 5.6 mm diameter × 6.5–7 mm long; bead loop 5 in (12.7 cm), dangle 3.9in (9.9 cm) total weight 20.47 g\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good vintage condition. Some beads have small natural pits and darker specks typical of coral. No color transferred in an acetone test. The metal has not been tested for silver content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntique and Vintage Item 618b\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Objects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67896456905006,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2352\/4865\/files\/58FF5BC2-1BE7-46E3-93EE-10AB42D4C7D5.jpg?v=1793570471","url":"https:\/\/ritaokrent.com\/products\/vintage-prayer-bead-strand-middle-east-rita-okrent-collection-ant618b","provider":"Rita Okrent Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}