Sheikel Qur'an holder, silver, partially gilded, Turkmenistan, Tekke, early 20th centuryLeather pocket with upper flap decorated with a rectangular silver plate partially gilded with stylized vegetal motifs and enhanced with seven carnelian cabochons. Leather shoulder strap applied with five square silver plates with carnelian cabochons alternating with studded metal rows. Length: 59 cm; gross weight: 360 gRestored shoulder strap , worn leather, traces of oxidation . A Qur'an holder, Turkmenistan, Teke, early 20th century