Old Uzbek Quraan amulet holder which was worn across the shoulders or at the front as a necklace. They were used to hold mostly Quranic verses and sometimes a small Quraan full book.
Made of high-grade silver with fire gilded decoration with mother-of-pearl beads. It can be opened both sides with a pin.
First half of 20th Century, or older.
Provenance: European private collection – Ex Ghysels collection.
Dimensions:
Size of the “Tumar” with dangles: 19,5 x 11 cm
Length of the chain: 70 cm
Weight: 204 g
Literature:
“Colliers ethniques d’Afrique d’Asie, d’Océanie et d’Amérique”, Leurquin, Anne, Skira, 2003
“Jewelry from the Orient (Bir Collection)”, Seiwert, Wolf Dieter, Arnoldsche, 2009
“Kyrgyzstan. Ethnic jewellery of Central Asia”, Kadyrov, V., Rarity Firm LTD, 2007
“Schmuck in Afganisthan”, Janata, Alfred, Akademische Druck, 1981
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