Silver & Gilt Samt Mukahhal Pendant
Oman
19th-20th century
diameter: 10.8cm
A silver Omani disk pendant of a flower or star with a gilt centre surrounded by an
etched geometric border suspended from the neck via the loop with applied granule
work. Such pendants were worn with other smaller beads and often coins in a necklace
collectively known as a Samt Mukahhal.
Inventory no.: 484
Oman
19th-20th century
diameter: 10.8cm
A silver Omani disk pendant of a flower or star with a gilt centre surrounded by an
etched geometric border suspended from the neck via the loop with applied granule
work. Such pendants were worn with other smaller beads and often coins in a necklace
collectively known as a Samt Mukahhal.
Inventory no.: 484