Auction 15
Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
Jun 1, 2011
Israel
8 Ramban St, Jerusalem.
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LOT 283:
Amulet for Protection of the and the Newborn Child and its Mother
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Sold for: $100
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Auction house commission: 23%
VAT: 17% On commission only
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Amulet for Protection of the and the Newborn Child and its Mother
Four amulets printed in Tunisia, for the protection of a newborn child and its mother. [1940s-50s.]
Single leaves with combinations of letters, names of angels and prayers, an incantation against the evil eye by Rabbi Hachi"da, and more. Printed in blue, red and green ink, one amulet printed on pink paper. Illustrations include Magen David, fish, Hamsa, chicken, lions and the zodiac.
39x30.5cm, 39.5x32xcm, 42x28cm. Good condition. Minor tears and creases. Ownership ink stamp.
