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Amulet Box from Yemen/Oman

Posted by Joost Daalder on July 4, 2011 at 1:28pm
Shown by notable dealer Michael Backman on his website (http://www.michaelbackmanltd.com/567.html)Basic description (see website for more):Silver Filigree Islamic Amulet Box with Agate & Silver BeadsOman/Yemen19th century[If I had to make a choice I would say Yemen rather than Oman, but I can understand Michael's leaving the matter unresolved. - JD]
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  • Alaa eddine SAGID July 5, 2011 at 3:11am

    i too would have choosed yemen over Oman!

     

    Could these agate or carnelian drops have been and later replacement of silver bells or pendants?

  • Joost Daalder July 5, 2011 at 6:01pm
    Hi Ayis, - I see no compelling reason why the pendants would be replacements, as the stones are clearly early and match the piece well. They form an arresting combination with it. However, the combination is not the most common one, so it would indeed be possible that there were other attachments initially.
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