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phc-2001-54-1

Portrait photo of prayer beads on black background © Mucem/Virginie Louis

String of 33 prayer beads (misbaha)

String of 33 prayer beads, inscribed with the name of Allah. The beads are strung by groups of 11 and separated by gold-plated metallic beads. The string of prayer beads ends with seven beaded tassels (“charâbi”).

Date of Production: 2000-2001

Place of Design: Syria

Glass beads, gold-plated metal

Size: Height 46.5 cm, Width 9 cm, Bead diameter 3.5 cm, Weight 160 grams

Access number: inv. 2001.54.1

Museum: Mucem

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