Yemen / Bedouin coin-silver Hirz cylinder amulet pendant (2)

A fine Yemen cylinder Hirz with applied beaded triangular plates and chased decoration to the main body, hung with fine cast bells. Fixed ends. Decoration is similar to that found on pieces from Wadi Daw’an (see reference book below).

Note: Tests as coin silver. Probably made from Maria Theresa thalers.

Provenance: Professor D Abouseif Collection, London
Reference: ‘Silver Treasures from the land of Sheba, Regional Yemeni Jewelry’ Marjorie Ransom, Published by AUC Press, 2014.

Dimensions: 9cm long x 6cm including bells, diameter of Hirz 2.1cm
Weight: 56.5gms

Condition: (2) Excellent condition. Central suspension loop missing its pendant (see photographs).