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Omani "Hirz" necklace Ibra style 03.01.117

On the bottom 17 danglers in the form of the hand of Fatima. "Hirz" necklaces were originally devised to protect the wearer from harm. They contain often a piece of paper with personal and secret Qur'an verses sealed inside the box. The necklace has to be mounted on a new string.

  • Ref.:03.01.117
  • Size:Amulet box: 85 X 50 mm plus 60 mm for the danglers.
    Overall length:450 mm
  • Weight:342 g

Category

  • Yemeni & Omani Necklaces 03.01Arabic Peninsula & Middle East 29.04
  • JEWELRY FROM THE ARABIAN PENINSULA 03REGIONAL GALLERIES 29

Origin

  • Near and Middle East
  • OMAN

Material

  • MetalSilverSilver 90 - 95%

Quality

  • Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)

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