Vintage Silver Omani Koran Box Amulet Holder Necklace

This type of Koran box or hirz was worn commonly throughout Oman by adults as well as children. The repousse decoration suggests Nizwa in the North. The side of the amulet holder opens to place inside a Koranic text or a prayer to protect its wearer. The box has 8 pairs of diamond-shaped and bell dangles hanging from chains to make noise as you move. All the elements of this necklace test as high-grade silver. It is in good shape with a small dent at the front bottom right-side corner. 

A similar hirz may be seen in the British Museum Collection (2009,6023.237).

• The length of the chain is 67.5 cm (26 1/2").
• The Amulet box is 6.7 x 5 cm (2 11/16 x 2") without bales or dangles.
• Weight is 168 g.