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Yemeni "Hirz" prayer cylinder 03.05.1328

Yemeni "Hirz" prayer cylinder03.05.1328

Origin Horn of Africa & Arabic Peninsula | YEMEN | Bedouin

Material

Silver

Qualities

Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
Elements for individual jewelry design
Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)

Dimensions Length: 80 mm; diameter:25 mm Weight: 57 gr

130.00 CHF

This small Yemeni Hirz prayer cylinder is also called Q'tubis. The Koranic text was removed as they are specific to the owner of the box.

Beautiful Yemeni prayer cylinder 03.05.1318

Beautiful Yemeni prayer cylinder03.05.1318

Origin Horn of Africa & Arabic Peninsula | YEMEN | Bedouin

Material

Silver

Qualities

Museum quality (worthy to be added to a museum’s permanent collection)
Can be delivered cleaned and polished
Excellent overall condition
Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.

Dimensions Length: 150 mm; diameter: 46 mm Weight: 163 gr

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This large and beautiful Yemeni Hirz prayer cylinder, also called Q'tubis, is a cylinder shaped pendant with extrordinary silver work. The pendant is in excellent condition. The Koranic text was removed as they are specific to the owner of the box. This amulet box is one of finest in our collection.

Bedouin "Hirz" amulet box 03.01.1336

Bedouin "Hirz" amulet box03.01.1336

Origin Horn of Africa & Arabic Peninsula | YEMEN | Bedouin

Material

Silver

Qualities

Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
Elements for individual jewelry design
Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
Excellent overall condition

Dimensions Length: 69 mm; diameter: 28 mm Weight: 69 gr

165.00 CHF

An old Yemenite silver amulet called "hirz" used to keep some Koranic verses inside. This sort of pendant is widespread in Oman, Yemen and the Arabic peninsula. Although it does not open, the amulets was deliberately crafted to be hollow, intended for storing and amplifying the precious prayers, wishes, and secrets of the wearer.