Silver and coral necklace, Yemen

Delicate silver and coral wedding necklace “Lazem” from Yemen, with fine decoration of filigree and granulation, made by Jewish silversmiths before they left the country for Israel. This type of work is Bowsani

From the first half of the 20th century.

Provenance: European private collection.

Dimensions:

Length: 53 cm
Pendants with dangles: 13 x 6,5 cm

Weight: 407 gr

Literature:

“Coral from the Kingdom of Sheba”, del Mare, Cristina, Banca di credito populare, 2002, p. 17
“Silver treasures from the land of Sheba”, Ransom. Marjorie, The American university in Cairo Press, 2014, p. 51
“Ethnic jewellery and adornment” Daalder, Truus, Ethnic Art Press, 2009, p. 392
“Colliers ethniques d’Afrique d’Asie, d’Océanie et d’Amérique”, Leurquin, Anne, Skira, 2003, p. 72

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