Afghan, Old Silver Pendant
Sorry, this old pendant is no longer available.
Here's an old silver cylindrical "false prayer box", it has the form of a prayer box but sealed closed, therefore unable to contain a prayer (the ends and sides are perforated)
Having the appearance and visually imitating a prayerbox, it achieves that function warding off evil by this very imitation.
It's probably from Aghanistan, maybe Pakistan, more than likely Pashtun and has a lovely very worn patina.
The highpoints are worn smooth and there is a build up of oxide in the grooves that has taken a long time to accumulate, so don't use dips to polish it. If you feel you must, then gently polish it with a dry silver polishing cloth, to bring up these highlights.
With four wide suspension rings that are about 4mm high by 5 mm accross, these would work well with a cord or chain.
Age: Early/Mid 20th Century.
Size: L 57 mm x H 22 mm X Diameter 13 mm.
Weight: 19 grams.