This is from a collection of Omani silver I will be listing over the coming weeks. I have tried to get the most detailed description of them and their origin from a friend who I am listing them for.
Story behind the purchase:
My parents lived in The Sultanate of Oman between 1977 and 1981
My father was the British partner alongside his Omani Partner in a quantity surveying company. One of the jobs Dad was involved with during his time in Oman was working on the Sultan's Palace in Muscat.
During their time in Oman my parents frequented the old Mutrah Souq and particularly fell in love with the silver souq which in those days had very simple stalls almost like a labyrinth of caves.
The silver jewellery here was all purchased in the late 1970's from the silver souq in Mutrah and was at that time already quite old and previously traded before my parents purchased it.
Weight and dimensions:
Weight approx. 29g
Measures approx. 72mm W x 14mm D x 90mm H
Please see photos for exact item and condition
I believe the inscription reads "Death if Hussain"? but I maybe wrong as I was going by Google Lens translate tool and it was throwing out a few options! Please tell me if you know!
This is a genuine antique, purchased in Oman.
If you have any other questions then please send me a message and ill do my best to answer.
Offers will only be considered OVER the starting bid