Antique Ottoman silver niello Islamic prayer box amulet. pdet136 Cloisonne - Enamel and a pencil

and a pencil

only a few scratches on the back

The locket is 1 5/16 x 1 1/16 inches not including the bail or loop

The pendant is hanging from a triple strand of (over 550) hand shaped salmon coral beads graduating from 2

The two large beads with applied wire and granulation are a mix of low and higher content silver

Antique Ottoman silver niello Islamic prayer box amulet. pdet136 Cloisonne - Enamel and a pencilAntique Ottoman silver Islamic prayer box amulet. Meant to hold a prayer scroll. Late 19th century. Niello criss cross design. Niello is a black compound of silver sulfur and other metals used like enamel. 3 rings on top to use as bails. 5 rings on bottom to hang coins or charms. From a collector's estate. 2. 8 inches in length by . 6 inches in diameter. Excellent condition.