Vintage Silver Yemeni Cylindrical Amulet Box Pendant

A mid-century cylindrical hirz pendant. This type of pendant was worn in both Yemen and Saudi Arabia. It is made in a cylindrical shape and decorated with roping and dangles. The pendant has four bails to thread a cord through. The pendant is made of silver and in good vintage condition with a few dents to the dangles. This hirz is sealed and does not open.

• The width is 8 cm (3 1/8").
• The height from the bails to the bottom of the dangles is 5.5 cm (2 1/4").
• The diameter of the hirz is 2.5 cm (1").
• The weight is 45 g.

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