Necklace - Silver - Yemen (No reserve price)
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Silver Hirz amulet necklace from Yemen, dating to the early 20th century (circa 1920s–1930s), with a rectangular silver amulet box decorated with wirework and granulation, set with a red cabochon, total length 34 cm, width 7.5 cm, total weight 102 g, in good condition with some dents and age-related wear; later strung with coral beads.
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A traditional Yemeni or Somali hirz (or xirsi) amulet necklace, centred by a rectangular metal amulet box decorated with applied wirework and granulated details, set with a red cabochon and hung with multiple chains and small bell-shaped pendants. The necklace was later strung with coral beads. Hirz amulets were traditionally worn as protective talismans and could contain written prayers or sacred texts.
Dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920s–1930s.
Condition:
Good antique condition overall, with some dents to the metal section and minor age-related wear, oxidation and patination. Some irregularity to the hanging chains and bells consistent with age and use.
Dimensions:
Total length: 34 cm
Width of metal section: 7.5 cm
A traditional Yemeni or Somali hirz (or xirsi) amulet necklace, centred by a rectangular metal amulet box decorated with applied wirework and granulated details, set with a red cabochon and hung with multiple chains and small bell-shaped pendants. The necklace was later strung with coral beads. Hirz amulets were traditionally worn as protective talismans and could contain written prayers or sacred texts.
Dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920s–1930s.
Condition:
Good antique condition overall, with some dents to the metal section and minor age-related wear, oxidation and patination. Some irregularity to the hanging chains and bells consistent with age and use.
Dimensions:
Total length: 34 cm
Width of metal section: 7.5 cm
Details
Era
1900-2000
Metal
Silver
Total weight
102 g
Condition
Good condition - used with some signs of wear
Country of origin
Yemen
Length
34 cm
