Necklace. Yemen, early 20th century.
Silver, filigree and granulation.
This necklace is of the "Lazem" type, a jewelry common amongst Jewish women and girls as well as Moslem women. Three amulets in the center of the necklace with attached chains and pomegranate pendants. This kind of jewelry is characterized by ornamentations (such as the squares and amulets) which appear in odd numbers against the evil eye. The ornamentations on the necklace are strung on a cotton thread, braided.
Legth: 34 cm, height: 22 cm. Good condition.