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Rare Antique Ottoman Natural Horn Prayer Beads Tasbih 33 Amber Craquelure 19.6g
Item Specifics:
Material: 100% Natural Aged Animal Horn (Translucent Keratin)
Type: Islamic Prayer Beads / Misbaha / Tesbih / Subha
Era / Period: Late Ottoman Empire to Early Republic (c. 1890 – 1935)
Bead Count: 33 Main Beads + 2 Disc Separators + Imame + Full Matching Horn Tassel System
Bead Size: Approx. 9.5 mm thickness / diameter
Total Weight: 19.60 Grams (Verified)
Craftsmanship: Hand-Turned Bow Lathe (Çıkrık) - Ottoman Slender Pencil Minaret Style
Condition: Antique Condition with Natural Micro-Craquelure & Deep Patina. Displays a historic oxidized chip on one separator and a tiny recent on the top tassel bead (Fully Documented).
Description:
Exquisite Antique Late Ottoman Natural Horn Prayer Beads (Tesbih) – 33 Beads – 19.60g
Presenting a museum-quality, 100% authentic antique Islamic prayer bead strand (Misbaha/Tesbih) expertly hand-crafted from natural aged animal horn. This collectible piece dates back to the late Ottoman Empire / early 20th century (c. 1890–1935).
Key Features & Authenticity Markers:
Organic Material & Color: Crafted from translucent natural horn displaying a rich, warm honey-amber glow under backlighting. Features authentic dark oxided vascular veining unique to natural keratin.
- Craquelure & Patina: The surface is completely covered in a dense, natural micro-crackling network (Craquelure/Snake-skin pattern) developed over a century of gradual desiccation and handling.
Traditional Ottoman Lathe Craftsmanship: Hand-turned using a traditional bow lathe (Çıkrık), showing charming minor dimensional variations that prove its handmade origin. Features a classic, slender "Pencil Style" Minaret (Kalemi Imame) with a bulbous base.
Complete Matching Parts: Includes all original 33 main beads (~9.5mm), 2 disc-shaped separators, pencil imame, and a complete hand-turned horn tassel ornament system (lale/tepilik) made from the exact same horn block.
Dimensions & Technical Specs:
Total Weight: 19.60 grams
Bead Diameter: Approx. 9.5 mm
Material: 100% Authentic Natural Aged Animal Horn (Solid Keratin Organic Structure)
Condition Report:
This item is in remarkable antique condition given its age. It exhibits an authentic smooth oxidized historic chip on one separator and a tiny recent micro-chip on the very top tassel bead exposing the lighter translucent horn core (clearly documented in photos). Structural integrity remains 100% solid. No synthetic repairs or modern replacements.
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