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Miniature antique Omani silver Koran box for children
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Small antique Omani silver Koran box for children

 

Rare very small rectangular Hirz for children to avoid the evil eye. Size 2,5 by 1,5cm

 

 

  

Antique Omani silver Koran BoxAntique Omani silver miniature

Arab Name: Hirz  (meaning amulet box)

Period: 1850-1950

Origin: Oman Ibra

    References:
  1. Oman Adorned by Pauline Shelton  Robert Richmond / Apex London 1997 p 90 - 97
  2. A tribute to Oman The Sultanates Yearbook: 1993/1994 "Magical designs" Robert Richmond. Apex Ruwi page 49-58
  3. Traditional silver jewelry and handicrafts from Oman 2009 by Jean Greffioz p 56
  4. Oman Faces and places page 138