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Circle and porte Koran bead necklace
Circle and porte Koran bead necklace

Circle and porte Koran bead necklace

Artist Unknown
Date19th century or earlier
Associated withAfrica
MediumSilver
DimensionsDiam. 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm)
ClassificationsJewelry
Credit LineGift of John and Katheryne Loughran
Object numberG.76.21.6
On View
Not on view
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