At top, a row of silver squares, strung on cords, from each of which are suspended rows of bells and pendants, with filigree elements. H:150mm. Cord replaced
AUCTION 7 |
Tuesday, June 22nd,
1999 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts and Works of Art The Property of Various Owners
Lot 161
SILVER BRIDAL NECKLACE
Yemen, 19th - 20th century.
At top, a row of silver squares, strung on cords, from each of which are suspended rows of bells and pendants, with filigree elements. H:150mm. Cord replaced
Est: $300 - $500
PRICE REALIZED $300
Necklaces such as this, known as a Labbeh, were made in Yemen by the silversmiths of San’a. They were usually given to a bride by her father or groom. The necklace would be hung from a headpiece and worn during the Marriage Ceremony and at festive occasions throuhout a woman’s life. See Israel Museum Catalogue, The Jews of Yemen, pp.86-7