A: SILVER NECKLACE WITH PENDANT AMULET CASES. Yemen, 19th century. * B: TWO SILVER TOE RINGS. Yemen, 19th - 20th century
AUCTION 7 |
Tuesday, June 22nd,
1999 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts and Works of Art The Property of Various Owners
Lot 167
A: SILVER NECKLACE WITH PENDANT AMULET CASES. Yemen, 19th century. * B: TWO SILVER TOE RINGS. Yemen, 19th - 20th century
Est: $500 - $700
This is known as a lazem. Both Jewish and Muslim women wore them in Yemen. See Israel Museum Catalogue, The Jews of Yemen, p. 91