Hammersite is proud to present items from the fabulous Islamic collection of the late Yossi Benyaminoff. Most of the items in the auction were exhibited and on loan at the Islamic Art Museum, The Israel Museum and other museums around the world.
Also featured in the auction is a collection of spice containers and other Judaica items from the Dr Eliyahu Yuval
LOT 25307:
A Rare Silver Amulet Breast Ornament, Yemen, Late 19th Century
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Sold for: $700
Start price:
$
500
Estimated price :
$1,000 - $1,500
Buyer's Premium: 20%
VAT: 18%
On commission only
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A Rare Silver Amulet Breast Ornament, Yemen, Late 19th Century
Description: Composed of rows of silver beads in between rectangular plaques with three amulets suspended from each plaque, the central one terminating in silver chains tassels.
Total length: 26 cm
Weight:205 gr
Provenance: The Yossi Benyaminoff collection estate.
Exhibitions: The Museum of Islamic Art, Jerusalem, 1986-2016.

