The Palestinian Museum permanent collection

Braided Egyptian bracelet

A broad handcrafted bracelet of high-calibre silver consisting of five parts, including two unengraved edges and three braided middle sections, two thin and one thick. The bracelet bears a stamp that determines the quality of silver. It was widespread in the Naqab desert, and its design was influenced by European bracelets

Bracelet

A broad silver bracelet, decorated and engraved in the centre with a row of roses. It is clasp-less and has an open back that resembles teeth.

Pendant

A silver pendant used as an amulet, engraved with 'Mashallah' or "As God Wills" (used to invoke protection) from which five spheres (bells) hang.

Braided Egyptian bracelet

A broad handcrafted bracelet of high-calibre silver consisting of five parts, including two unengraved edges and three braided middle sections, two thin and one thick. The bracelet bears a stamp that determines the quality of silver. It was widespread in the Naqab desert, and its design was influenced by European bracelets.