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A Gold and Gem-Set Pendant, Probably Afghanistan, Early 20th Century

Lot Closed

June 27, 03:14 PM GMT

Estimate

6,000 - 9,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

shield shaped, flat chased with acronymic abbreviations of Anna be-Koah, attached to a string of agate and glass beads and two gold prayer containers chased with foliage


height of pendant 2 3/8 in.

6 cm

On the pendant are acronymic abbreviations of Anna be-Koah, the kabbalistic prayer attributed to Rabbi Nehunia ben ha-Kanah.