Amulet silver  necklace, Oman

Amulet silver necklace kirsk kitab , from Oman, with a part of verse 255 of Surah Baqara written on the front side.  The figure seen on the back of the pendant represents a spirit or djinn in the form of a female figure. she is tied hand and foot to restrict its evil power.

From the first half of the 20th century.

Materials: high grade silver and glass beads.

Dimensions:

Length: 70 cm
Size of the central pendant: 9,5 x 8 cm

Weight: 145,6 gr

Literature:

“Eastern Treasures”, Evliyazade Camcigil, Oytun, Gilgamesh Publishing, 2017, p. 172
“Oman Adorned”, Shelton, Pauline-Morris, Miranda, Apex Publishing, 1997, p 101
““Silver Jewellery of Oman”, Rajab, Jehan S., Tareq Rajab Museum, Kuwait, 1997, p10
“Ethnic jewellery from Africa, Asia and the Pacific Islands”, The pepin Press, 2002, p 63

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