Bidspirit auction | An Important Silver Ma’naqa Necklace,

An Important Silver Ma’naqa Necklace, Jewish Yemen, Sana’a, ca. 1900 - Formed of two parcel-gilt triangular plaques decorated in filigree and granulation, joined by approximately eleven rows of silver beads. The terminals are secured with braided textile cords. Length: 56 cm; Weight: 560 gr Literature: Chason, Rachel, Later Islamic Jewelry, Mayer Memorial Institute for Islamic Art, Jerusalem, 1987, p. 84, item 112. Provenance: The estate of Yossi Benyaminoff. Condition: For a full condition report, please email us at: office@alma.auction.