Enamel Louha Pendant from Djerba

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Enamel Louha Pendant from Djerba

Posted by Edith D on April 13, 2012 at 3:04pm

Probably 80 to 100 years old, this is a large pendant with Arabic inscription. About 7.5 x 12 cm. Gilt silver with enamel decoration.

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Edith D April 13, 2012 at 3:09pm

Back view with stamps.
Patricia Deany April 13, 2012 at 3:25pm

Absolutely super item!
Chantal April 13, 2012 at 4:39pm

Superb!. A treasure. Can I be nosey (again!) and ask you where you found it ?

I'd love to know more about the stamps if anyone knows..........
Edith D April 13, 2012 at 5:14pm

Chantal: Bought this in Hamout Souk, Djerba. The best stuff in Djerba is a bit pricey, but you will not see this type of item in Tunis Medina.
Alaa eddine SAGID April 13, 2012 at 6:26pm

magnificient.

A wonderful, old and arer luha!!

Too bad i am not making it to Jerba this time, which seems to boast some superb treasures!!

Aftery rotating my head for long minutes i was able to read the inscription which is the QURAN Verse of "AL IKHLASS", again a powerful protective verse from the holy book which translates as follow:

Say: He is Allah, the One and Only; [1] Allah, the Eternal, Absolute; [2] He begetteth not, nor is He begotten; [3] And there is none comparable unto Him. [4]

Those 2 little doors in the center are marvelous.

Nice find Again Edith, congratualtions
Alaa eddine SAGID April 13, 2012 at 6:27pm

the hallamarks are quite worn and not clear to allow reading
Ethnic Embellishments April 13, 2012 at 7:05pm

This is a fantastic piece! I will attest to the fact that the wirework is very difficult to do!
Edith D April 14, 2012 at 4:26pm

Ayis, thanks for translating this for me! I always have trouble reading decorative script.
Joost Daalder April 15, 2012 at 4:48am

A great piece indeed, Edith. I posted it on our Facebook EJ@A page which prompted someone knowledgeabe there to comment: "c'est un pendentif en argent émaillé de Djerba avec calligraphie datant à peu près du 19 ème siècle .Ne manque à ce beau pendentif que la chaine 'Rihana'".

Which means, of course: "It is a silver enameled Djerba pendant with calligraphy dating back to the 19th century. The only thing missing from this beautiful pendant is the chain called 'Rihana'". That seemed to me welcome comment, and confirmation of the quality of what you have. This kind of piece was unknown to me and I was very happy to re-post it, so that over 2750 viewers had the opportunity to see it, and some certainly noticed it. No doubt others will, too. I think you have a beautiful piece here!
Joost Daalder April 15, 2012 at 4:52am

When I posted it I had not yet seen the back. Also, it is interesting how the various comments here and the one on Facebook complement each other and how unified we all are in liking this! Well done, Edith. I am envious - chain or no chain (that does not matter much to me!).

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Enamel Louha Pendant from Djerba

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