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Porte Qur’an Necklace (xersi?)
Porte Qur’an Necklace (xersi?)
Porte Qur’an Necklace (xersi?)

Porte Qur’an Necklace (xersi?)

Date19th century or earlier
Associated withAfrica
MediumAmber and silver
DimensionsDiam. 11 13/16 in. (30.0 cm)
ClassificationsJewelry
Credit LineGift of John and Katheryne Loughran
Object numberG.76.21.1
On View
On view
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