Near-Pair of Yemeni Silver Bracelets (Maswad)

These two bracelets are not a pair but are very similar and in fact are almost certainly by the same maker, in the Yemeni town of Zabid. A similar bracelet is illustrated in Ransom (2014, p. 152) and attributed to Zabid.

Both are of hollow, but of thickly-walled silver. Each is decorated with fine ribbing and applied diamond-shaped plaques. One also has bands of applied silver granulation work. Each also is faced with a round, coin-like plaque etched with a pointed star.

Both are of good size and are wearable. Each is free of dents, losses or repairs. Both have pleasing wear from age and use.