1685 - Antique Bakelite prayer beads, Oriental misbaha with silver pendant, 14.1 g

Antique Bakelite prayer beads, Oriental misbaha with silver pendant, 14.1 g Decorative, antique Islamic prayer beads, also known as a misbaha or tasbih, made of orange Bakelite with an ornately crafted silver pendant, likely from the 20th century. The prayer beads consist of oval-shaped, carefully polished Bakelite beads in a rich, warm orange with slightly varying shades and a smooth, glossy surface. The beads are strung on a yellow cord and separated by smaller spacer beads. At the lower end is an elongated, profiled end bead, also known as an “imam bead.” This is followed by a decorative silver pendant consisting of fine chain elements, small spherical pendants, and an ornately designed finial. The traditional design corresponds to Islamic prayer beads, which are used to count prayers and religious recitations. • Type of jewelry: Islamic prayer beads, misbaha, tasbih\ • Number of beads: Presumably 33 main beads, plus spacer beads and a closing bead\ • Material: Orange-colored Bakelite\ • Pendant: Silver with delicate chain links and spherical pendants\ • Origin: Presumably the Oriental cultural region, not confirmed\ • Date: Presumably 20th century\ • Distinctive feature: Elongated imam bead with decorative silver pendant Bead length: approx. 10 mm\ Total weight: approx. 14.1 g