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BazubandA1

Posted by Savanna Caravan on July 18, 2014 at 11:51am
Ornate silver Bazuband. These were worn on the upper arm attached with silk or wool cords. Their purpose is as a protective talisman, and they usually contained verses from the Quran. This has red enamel or something similar clearly visible through the open silver work. Quite a heavy piece.
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Tags: Iran, Quran, amulet, bazuband, box, iran, morocco, pendants, silver, turkey, turkmen, uzbek
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  • Patricia Deany July 18, 2014 at 12:49pm

    I believe they are worn by Shiite muslim men.

  • Patricia Deany July 18, 2014 at 12:53pm

    Is there red cloth underlying the filigree work on the top?

  • Savanna Caravan July 18, 2014 at 1:03pm

    HI Pattie ...it looks more like enamel as it's hard and shiny.

  • Betty July 19, 2014 at 12:44pm

    Oh, I do love this one...

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