Hirz, Prayer Box, Amulet, talisman beaded pendant with beautiful dark orange cabochon details beaded with striking orange Mediterranean coral beads and two unique Tibetan vintage coral adorned beads.

4 rows of magnificent orange coral that measures 4x3mm.

The longest row is 23” and the shortest over 20”.

There are 2 unique beautiful vintage Nepalese Tibetan beads with coral details that measure approximately 22mm.

This is finished with an antique silver hook clasp closure and has an optional 4” extension chain.

The vintage Hirz Tibetan prayer box amulet locket pendant measures 2" in length by .75” in thickness and opens in the side for a prayer/ picture safekeeping.

This old Nepalese Tibetan ghau gau prayer pendant hails from Nepal and has 8 total ( 4 on each end) dark orange/reddish coral inlaid details.

This pendant is worn to carry a special object or written words close to your body. One of the sides opens up, where traditionally the wearer would carry an affirmation, prayer, photo, or memory.

The main vessel part measures approximately 1.5" deep.

Pendant measure 2" long x 3/4" wide. Pendant bail is about 7mm wide.

This is a silver tube pendant, known as a "Hirz". This pendant was typically part of a woman's wedding regalia, and the intricate silver techniques were perfected by silver smiths.

Protective ornaments have many forms and functions. Cylindrical or rectangular amulet cases are also sewn to children’s clothing, and a woman’s necklace may incorporate several such cases. The cylindrical cases are called hirz by Muslims and ktab (pl. kutub) by Jews.

Some may be opened for the insertion of sacred verses from the Koran or Jewish scripture. Others are left empty and soldered shut. The cases themselves are believed to be invested with amuletic powers that not only can turn away malevolent forces but can attract benevolent ones. Similarly, reciting the 99 attributes of God while counting their 99 prayer beads, the Muslim faithful invoke divine protection as well as divine blessings.

Coral symbolizes life and blood force energy. Dark red coral is used for heating and stimulating the bloodstream. Pink shades restore harmony to the heart. It is used as an aid to depression, lethargy or deficient nutrition.

Locations where coral can be found include the Mediterranean Sea, off the coast of Australia, the South Pacific, the waters of Japan, and Africa.

Special Corals are well known for their red, pink or orange skeletons that have been used since antiquity for ornament, medicine, talismans and currency.

A Silver prayer box pendant, known as a "Hirz" was typically part of a woman's wedding regalia, and the intricate silver techniques were perfected by silver smiths before World War II.  These pendants usually show a fair amount of wear, likely from being a much-loved piece of jewelry.  As such, many of the designs at each end -- along with the silver itself -- have worn down over the decades. Handmade by local Artisans and typically decorated with colorful enamel.

Sometimes referred to as amulet or talisman due to fact that it might have had a prayer put inside of it for protection.