Turkish, Istanbul
Prayer Beads,
, 63.5 cm (25 in.)
This strand of prayer beads is made of matte red, barrel-shaped beads. Nestled in between the beads, on our left and right, a small, round, matte red bead dangles off each side. Hanging from the bottom of the strand is an elongated matte orange bead. From this bead hangs a tassel pendant, attached by wire.
Macknight Room
Commentary
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