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Najdi Engraved Brass Dallah
Al-Rass workshop, c. 1910
Current bid
SAR 18,400
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Dar Al-Turath Gallery · Riyadh · 6 bids
The Story
“The whole pearling economy hung from a stone and a clip.”
01Origin & making
Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia, 19th century. Made by hand for use, not display — proportion set by the maker's eye and the work of the household it served. Materials: Cotton with zari thread.
02The life of the object
Gulf pearling gear from around 1930, used until the trade collapsed. The rope groove in the weight is worn to a polish, and the clip still carries a wax residue used to keep it from cutting.
03The journey to Arajiz
From a Dammam family whose grandfather dived until 1948. Offered through Eastern Pearl Divers in Qatif. Our specialists examined material, tooling marks and repair history, and a full condition report accompanies the lot.
Provenance
Made · 19th century
Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia · Cotton with zari thread
Household use · In use
Very good, light patina
Entered the trade · Acquisition
From a Dammam family whose grandfather dived until 1948.
Listed on Arajiz · Today
Eastern Pearl Divers · authenticated with condition report
Specifications
- Origin
- Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia
- Period
- 19th century
- Material
- Cotton with zari thread
- Condition
- Very good, light patina
- Dimensions
- 30 × 13 × 9 cm
- Weight
- 0.86 kg
Trust & Provenance
- Seller verification
- ID & bank verified
- Authentication
- Authenticated by Arajiz
- Certificate
- Digital, included
- Successful sales
- 190
- Member since
- 2023
- Returns
- 14 days
