Beads

Unknown

19th–early 20th century · Silver · Islamic Art

This heavy silver necklace resembles a string of prayer beads, but with its unusual number of 117 components, it most likely was not created as such. This ornament has been attributed to Morocco where the donor purchased it in the late twentieth century.

Artist

Unknown

Date

19th–early 20th century

Medium

Silver

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Gift of Marguerite McBey, 1981