Antique Ottoman Silver and Coral Amulet Necklace

Antique Ottoman Silver and Coral Amulet NecklaceThis is a 19th century necklace featuring a slip on hirz, or amulet holder, from the Late Ottoman era. The cylinder shaped holder usually holds Koranic verses or incantations to offer protection to the wearer. Intricate wound wire circles cover the surface, and three circular filigree pendants, each adorned with a small coral bead, hang from the holder. This type of jewelry is common in Syrian jewelry but also could be Anatolian jewelry. A scratch

This is a 19th-century necklace featuring a slip-on hirz, or amulet holder, from the Late Ottoman era. The cylinder-shaped holder usually holds Koranic verses or incantations to offer protection to the wearer. Intricate wound wire circles cover the surface, and three circular filigree pendants, each adorned with a small coral bead, hang from the holder. This type of jewelry is common in Syrian jewelry but also could be Anatolian jewelry. A scratch test has confirmed that both the hirz (amulet holder) and chain are made of silver. This vintage piece is still in good condition, though it does have a small dent at its center.

• The chain measures 76 cm (30") in length.
• The amulet holder itself measures 4.5 cm (1 3/4") in length
• The diameter is 7 mm (just under 1/4")
• The amulet holder is 1 cm wide (3/8")
• The dangles are 2.5 cm (1") long
• Weight is 22.5 g.