Description

A silver scroll amulet suspended from a strand of coral beads, made in Yemen in the late nineteenth century. The amulet case measures 3¾ in (95 mm) in length and the strand 20 in (51 cm); the necklace weighs 84 grams in total.

The amulet remains functional and opens to hold a personal prayer scroll, as such cases were made to do.

Photographs

Silver Scroll Amulet on a Coral Necklace, Yemen, photograph 2

Silver Scroll Amulet on a Coral Necklace, Yemen, photograph 3

Silver Scroll Amulet on a Coral Necklace, Yemen, photograph 4

Silver Scroll Amulet on a Coral Necklace, Yemen, photograph 5

Silver Scroll Amulet on a Coral Necklace, Yemen, photograph 6

Details

Origin	Yemen, Middle East
Period	Late 19th century
Material	Silver amulet on coral strand
Amulet length	3¾ in (95 mm)
Strand length	20 in (51 cm)
Total weight	84 grams
Reference	eBay item 277846533494