The Palestinian Museum permanent collection

Amber necklace

A necklace of silver and red amber, from which hangs a triangular pendant of silver, decorated and interwoven with rhombic pieces (some of which are missing) ending with a silver chain with a clasp.

Azzi bracelet

A broad bracelet of high-calibre silver. It contains four rows of small circular motifs on both sides, while in the middle there is a mountain-like engraving. It is specific to the Hebron region

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.

Qladat hijab necklace

A hijab necklace comprised of a thick chain and carrying a decorated rectangular amulet handcrafted of silver, in the middle of which is placed a red coral stone, hanging from which are four small spheres. Inside the amulet would be placed a piece of paper typically inscribed with prayers or Quranic verses.

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.

Necklace

A necklace of yellow amber and red onyx, interspersed with silver spheres, from which hangs a triangular silver engraved pendant, ending with a silver chain and clasp.