Antique Silver & Niello Khamsa, Morocco
£145.00
Beautiful antique silver khamsa with a nicely cast design, made in the 1920s in the coastal town of Essaouira, Morocco. Niello has been used to fill the etched design and the khamsa has then been polished to create a smooth surface.
A lovely old genuine piece with patina, collectible and wearable.
Date:
1920s
Material:
Silver & niello
Dimensions:
6.6cm (h) x 3.6cm (w)
Weight:
11.8g
Ref:
KHA-595
Book reference:
cf. Gharib, K. (2012). La Main au Maroc. Paris: Somogy