Extraordinary “Mansouri” necklace from Yemen.
This kind of work is called like this because it was made in the time of the Imam Al-Mansur Ali I (who ruled Yemen between 1775–1809)
From the 18th century. In perfect condition. The two conical ends don’t belong to the same necklace.
High grade silver.
Provenance: Spanish private collection.
Dimensions:
Length: 66 cm
Size of the central hirz (with dangles): 9 x 7,5 cm
Literature:
“Collectible beads”, Liu, Robert K., Ornament, 1995, p. 131
YEM105