Small Metal Zar Plaque Amulet, Faded Stamping, Hallmarked - Rita Okrent Collection (P1009)

Small Metal Zar Plaque Amulet, Faded Stamping, Hallmarked - Rita Okrent Collection (P1009)A collectible, small, vintage Egyptian faded stamped metal Zar amulet with hanging bell dangles and jump ring. As seen in reference text "Silberschmuck aus Agypten" (1984), see photo. Arabic inscription on both sides (possibly a portion of the Throne verse or a reference to Allah). Age: 1946 1949, possibly to 1961, based on Hallmark. Measurements 1. 9 inches 4. 8 cm top to bottom including jump ring to bottom of bells, 1 inch 2. 7 cm wide. Weighs 2.

Silver pendant itself measures 1

- 1lb 7 oz

Discovered in Egypt in the trade crossroads of the Siwa Oasis

Used as a headpiece or temporal pendant

Dangles are comfortable and not noisy when worn

Silver fingernail guard

These beads are over 1000 years old and were likely made in Egypt

Earrings Item 424

Some older prayer beads are also made from plastic “African amber” so the use of a base plastic is not unusual

visible from top

Beads measure approximately 25mm in length

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