Tubular silver pendant called hirz opening by slide...
Tubular silver pendant called hirz opening by slide decorated with filigree and zigzag geometric filigree motifs separated by beaded bands. Topped with three rings letting pass a chain with a diamond clasp and highlighted with twelve small bells. The hirz pendant was worn either as a pendant or on the belt and was used to hide amulets or to store one's change.
Yemen, late 19th-early 20th century.
Dimensions: 13.5 x 7.8 cm.
Diameter: 3.8 cm
Gross weight: 119.3 g.
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Tubular silver pendant called hirz opening by slide decorated with filigree and zigzag geometric filigree motifs separated by beaded bands. Topped with three rings letting pass a chain with a diamond clasp and highlighted with twelve small bells. The hirz pendant was worn either as a pendant or on the belt and was used to hide amulets or to store one's change.
Yemen, late 19th-early 20th century.
Dimensions: 13.5 x 7.8 cm.
Diameter: 3.8 cm
Gross weight: 119.3 g.
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