1 item ([1] leaf) ; 27 x 22 cm.

Hebrew

In Hebrew.

Purchased from David Frankel on the Alexander Kohut Memorial Fund, 1940.

2 Amulets, manuscript, ink and paint on paper. Calligraphic Italian hand. Written on both sides of the leaf, with borders and vignettes in colors. One side of the leaf has an predominantly orange border, and on top are two putim holding a crown, with the word "bi-yeshuʻati" (in my redemption). This amulet is meant to keep the bearer free of harm. On the bottom, in large block letters, are kabbalistic statements. On the other side of the leaf is another amulet, whose border is chiefly yellow. On the top there is a vase with flowers. Below the vase is the statement in Hebrew, "in the name of the God of Israel". The text continues with the tale of the prophet Elijah's encounter with the evil spirit Lilith and how he manages to vanquish her. This amulet is meant to protect a mother, who has just given birth, and her newborn child. At the bottom, in large block letters, are kabbalistic statements.

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November 15, 2006

Amulet, Italy, 1800?. General Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.

Amulet, Italy, 1800?. General Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.

Amulet - Italy - 19th century.