Very beautiful vintage cherry amber Islamic Praying Tasbih. 100% natural amber. 21" long, and weighs 74 gr. Each round bead is approx 11 mm. The end of the Tasbih features 3 metal chains, each ends with a special metal plate with inscriptions in Arabic and various abstract shapes on both sides. The plates are highly detailed and superbly crafted. Tasbih (تسبيح) is a form of dhikr that involves the repetitive utterances of short sentences glorifying God, in Islam. To keep track of counting either the phalanges of the right hand or a misbaha is used. The misbaha is similar to the prayer rope of the Eastern Church and the rosary in the Roman Catholic Church. (Wiki)