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Yemeni Mahfaua Amulet

Posted by Lynn Ardent on December 30, 2014 at 4:05am

A Yemeni amulet case, called "mahfaua." Silver granulation with a red bakelite-type stone. Does not open. This case has been repaired many times including reinforcement of the bails, covering holes on the side, and replacing the entire back.The box alone is 5.5cm square, 7x9cm including the bails and bells. 88 grams.

Comments

Lynn Ardent December 30, 2014 at 4:13am

Here is an example of a similar but larger and a bit more refined amulet box in Jewellery of the Orient, pg 311.
Eva Baby December 30, 2014 at 11:14am

the Detail work is great! I like it very much!
Betty December 30, 2014 at 12:19pm

Very lovely! Enjoy wearing it.