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Huge Moroccan silver Khamsa

Posted by Alaa eddine SAGID on October 16, 2014 at 1:50pm
At 14 cm high, this is among the biggest ones i have ever seen, it also bears a couple hallmarks from Fes or Meknes and dated 1334 islamic, 1916 gregorian. Note the hand engraved in the middle to double ward off evil eye. A common feature among the jewish community once living in Meknes.
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  • Toya October 16, 2014 at 5:49pm

    2506011657?profile=originalI was startled to see this because it is so very similar to one of mine. Hallmarks, size and design are the same as well. We have a pair between us Alaa!

  • Alaa eddine SAGID October 16, 2014 at 6:19pm

    Definetely Toya, almost twin khamsas!!

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