Necklace with amulet case; three large amulet cases. Yemen, [early 20th century].
Silver, filigree and granulation; glass beads.
1. Necklace composed of twelve large silver beads and two conical beads. At center is a large amulet case – a rectangular box with decorations in filigree and granulation, and red glass beads, on the front; and with bells dangling from the bottom. 39X10 cm.
2-4. Three large amulet cases. All three cylindrical, with three to five suspension rings for attachment to a belt or to a chain. Largest case mostly smooth, but with decorative bands of twisted silver threads, with maker's mark. Medium-sized case entirely decorated in silver thread (in diagonal stripes) and granulation, also with maker's mark. Smallest of three cases entirely decorated with strips of dense granulation and spiraling silver thread. 15X5 cm; 13.5X5 cm; 10.5X5 cm.