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ULTRA RARE COLLECTOR’S PIECEVINTAGE GERMAN SANDALOS BAKELITE MISBAHABEIT ANOUZ, NAJAF, IRAQERA: 1970s | WEIGHT: 104.8 GRAMS | OVERSIZED OVAL CUT | MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAYA distinctive vintage Najafi Misbaha associated with the legendary Beit Anouz workshop in Najaf, Iraq. This substantial collector’s piece features oversized oval-cut beads, a deep black Sandalos appearance, and coordinated white mother-of-pearl (Sadaf) decoration.SPECIFICATIONSWORKSHOP: Beit Anouz, Najaf, Iraq
ERA: 1970s
MATERIAL: Black German Sandalos Bakelite
TOTAL WEIGHT: 104.8 grams
BEAD COUNT: 33
BEAD SHAPE: Oval cut
BEAD DIMENSIONS: 19.5 × 14.5 mm
IMAMA LENGTH: 63.5 mm
INLAY: White Mother of Pearl (Sadaf)
SEPARATORS: Two matching Shawahid with mother-of-pearl details
COLOR: Deep Black
TASSEL: Black silk/hair tassel
CONDITION: Excellent vintage appearance; please examine all photographs carefully.DISTINCTIVE COLLECTOR DETAILSHEAVY COLLECTOR SIZEAt 104.8 grams, with 33 oversized oval-cut beads measuring approximately 19.5 × 14.5 mm, this Misbaha has substantial weight and distinctive proportions.MOTHER-OF-PEARL DECORATIONThe elongated prayer bead leader (Imama) measures approximately 63.5 mm and features a sculpted minaret-like profile, decorative grooves, and white mother-of-pearl inlay. Two matching separators feature complementary decorative details.BLACK SANDALOS BAKELITEThe Misbaha features a deep, solid black Sandalos appearance. Its bold coloration, oversized oval beads, and coordinated decorative elements give it a distinctive visual character.BEIT ANOUZ — NAJAF, IRAQAssociated with the renowned Beit Anouz workshop in Najaf, Iraq, this vintage Misbaha is dated to the 1970s. It reflects the traditional Najafi style sought by collectors of vintage Iraqi prayer beads.A DISTINCTIVE ADDITION TO A SERIOUS COLLECTIONThe substantial weight, oversized oval-cut beads, decorated Imama, matching mother-of-pearl Shawahid, and deep black coloration distinguish this piece as a striking example of vintage Najafi craftsmanship.The exact Misbaha pictured is the one offered for sale. All photographs show the actual item without filters.
