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Yemeni "labba " wedding necklace 03.01.1294

Very fine Labba necklace with incredible detail and granulation, Jewish workmanship. The necklace which was worn over chin neck and chest. The necklace is made of a lot of silver parts, held together by silver rings. The layers have filigree and repousse work. The cooton string shows signs of long and intensive use.

  • Ref.:03.01.1294
  • Size:Size 160 x 120 mm; length of cotton cord 500 mm
  • Weight:181 gr

Category

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

Origin

  • Horn of Africa & Arabic Peninsula
  • YEMEN
  • Bedouin

Material

  • VegetalCotton White metal, silver content not tested

Quality

  • Museum quality (worthy to be added to a museum’s permanent collection)Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)

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