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Bracelets - Oman

Posted by Peter Hoesli on June 16, 2016 at 3:52pm
I have never seen these bracelets in Oman. That does, however, not mean that they are not from there. Some of the pattern is typically Omani. Nevertheless, they could as well originate from the Hadramaut/Yemen. Any input is of course welcome, as usual. They are solid silver and quite heavy.
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  • TD June 16, 2016 at 6:39pm

    Peter there is a near identical pair in the Publication "The Splendours of Ethnic Jewellery" on page 118.  There are many online references to these bracelets.  All reference these to Oman.  This link takes you to a pair at the British Museum.  (If you would like more cross references, just let me know.  These are a great pair and I have been looking for a pair that will fit me, but alas they are all too small.

  • Peter Hoesli June 16, 2016 at 6:54pm

    Many thanks for your background information. I have visited Oman about 5 or 6 times and I have never come across these. That means that they must be rare. When I travel to Oman, I am devoting 80% of my time chasing jewelry...

    I am glad - it will fit well to my Omani collection!

    With kind regards. Peter

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