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Two Women's Amulet Pendants with "LaMenatze'ah" Menorah / Scorpion Image and Lock for Protection Against Scorpions
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Two Women's Amulet Pendants with "LaMenatze'ah" Menorah / Scorpion Image and Lock for Protection Against Scorpions
Two women's amulet pendants in form of square with scalloped dome, with "LaMenatze'ah" Menorah, surmounted by two suspension loops. Iran or the vicinity, [late 19th or early 20th century].
Silver, cast and engraved; chased.
1. At center, "LaMenatze'ah" Menorah encircled by names of angels (including those that guard against the female demon Lilith) and names of G-d. Engraved on back: scorpion, with lock next to it, and next to this, Hebrew name of amulet owner: "Nevkhar (?) daughter of Ezra." 10X6 cm.
2. At center, "LaMenatze'ah" Menorah encircled by Hebrew acronym of "Ana Bekoach," names of G-d, and names of angels that guard against the female demon Lilith. 10X5.5 cm.
Reference: Feuchtwanger Collection, item nos. 876-77.
