Lot 162: THREE ISLAMIC PRAYER BEAD SETS IN VARIOUS MATERIALS, CORAL AND BAKELITE

A collection of three Islamic prayer bead sets, commonly referred to as tasbih or misbaha.

The first set consists of 33 spherical bright red beads, likely of phenolic resin or coral, separated into sections by two flat disc-shaped dividers. It includes a long matching carved imame bead and is finished with a black textile tassel.

The second set features 33 oval-shaped beads in a deep maroon tone with a matching carved imame. The set is finished with a decorative silver-toned metal tassel in a traditional kazaz wirework style, featuring two intricate hand-knotted spheres.

The third set is a 99-bead chain composed of translucent amber-coloured spherical beads. The loop is divided by two small lenticular beads and includes a matching carved imame. It terminates in a white metal chain tassel with decorative knotwork and a multi-strand fringe. No hallmarks are visible on the metal components of these sets.