Antique Ottoman silver niello Islamic prayer box amulet. pdet136 Cloisonne - Enamel This exquisite mourning locket features

This exquisite mourning locket features a fine 10mm Australian opal weighing over 3 carats

The locket is 1 5/16 x 1 1/16 inches not including the bail or loop

The pendant is hanging from a triple strand of (over 550) hand shaped salmon coral beads graduating from 2

This brooch was purchased in an antique shop in Prague

Antique Ottoman silver niello Islamic prayer box amulet. pdet136 Cloisonne - Enamel This exquisite mourning locket featuresAntique Ottoman silver Islamic prayer box amulet. Meant to hold a prayer scroll. Late 19th century. Niello criss cross design. Niello is a black compound of silver sulfur and other metals used like enamel. 3 rings on top to use as bails. 5 rings on bottom to hang coins or charms. From a collector's estate. 2. 8 inches in length by . 6 inches in diameter. Excellent condition.