Bidspirit auction | A Rare Islamic Bakelite Istambuli

A Rare Islamic Bakelite Istambuli Tasbih Prayer Beads. Comprising thirty-three lustrous, teardrop-shaped beads crafted from marbled honey-coloured Bakelite, this rare Islamic prayer tasbih is designed in the distinctive Istambuli style. The set includes two separator beads and a tapered minaret-style imam bead, all strung with a finely braided cord terminating in a deep blue silk tassel adorned with gold-thread accents. L: Approximately 63cm 100g