Ghau - Koran Doos - Silver and Carnelian - Turkmenistan - antique

Turkmen silver GHAU with a round decorated edge. Ghau, or Koran box, or Prayer box, or Talisman box, or Amulet holder. With a red carnelian stone in the center, engraved with sacred text. Turkmenistan. In good antique and used condition, with tribal wear. With a good patina from use. Silver content not tested. The contents often consist of protective texts, or holy herbs. Weighs 66.4 grams, dimensions 7.8 x 7.6 x 1.4 cm (including carnelian). See photos that are part of this description. Carefully packed, and insured shipping with track and trace via PostNL. Pickup in Leiden, Netherlands also possible.

Estimate:£126.95

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