Bedouin Egyptian Zar Amulet Pendant Box with Bells silver_snake It has a raised scarab

It has a raised scarab and ornate silver work

This pair has been collected in Egypt

Length: 46cm (18")

"Navaratna" is a sanskrit word meaning "nine gems"

"Rathod Arts" in Kolhapur

Bedouin Egyptian Zar Amulet Pendant Box with Bells silver_snake It has a raised scarabA beautiful and solid Egyptian Zar amulet pendant box with five bell dangles attached. The silver content is about 800 silver. This kind of Zar amulets were worn during the ceremonies which are held to take away or protect the wearer of the Zar spirit, which has taken possession of a person, in order to heal this person from the spirits caused illness. There are some spots mainly at the backside, which could be cleaned if desired so. Measurments are: