{"product_id":"vintage-omani-silver-hirz-amulet-necklace-applied-gold-plaque","title":"Vintage Omani Silver Hirz Amulet Necklace – Applied Gold Plaque","description":"\u003cp\u003eA substantial vintage Omani \u003cstrong\u003ehirz amulet necklace\u003c\/strong\u003e, composed of a rectangular silver amulet box suspended from a double silver chain and finished with numerous articulated dangling charms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front of the hirz is enriched with an \u003cstrong\u003eapplied gold plaque\u003c\/strong\u003e and geometric decoration. Traditionally, this type of amulet box could contain folded paper bearing prayers or protective texts. This example has not been forced open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTested silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplied gold plaque\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRectangular hinged or closed amulet-box construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble silver chain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18 articulated hanging charms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade traditional construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 267 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmulet box:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.6 × 6.3 × 1.2 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal height with charms:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNecklace length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; Period\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOman, 20th century.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHirz amulet boxes form an important part of traditional Omani silver jewelry. Rectangular examples with suspended chains and charms were worn as protective ornaments and are documented in collections of Omani jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good vintage condition. Minor scratches and light dents are present, consistent with age and previous use. The amulet box has not been forced open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA strong example of Omani ethnographic silverwork, notable for its substantial weight, applied gold detail, articulated fringe and wearable 60 cm chain length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e M6098\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arkandis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55269719966034,"sku":"M6098","price":640.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4935\/8930\/files\/omani-hirz-necklace-front.jpg?v=1793368127","url":"https:\/\/arkandis.com\/products\/vintage-omani-silver-hirz-amulet-necklace-applied-gold-plaque","provider":"Arkandis","version":"1.0","type":"link"}