Obj. ID: 37425 Amulet, Ukraine, circa 1800
sub-set tree:
H | Heraldic composition | Supporters | Two lions
C | Crown
F | Fish | Two fish
G | God | Monogrammaton
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The following description was prepared by William Gross:
This is an example of a type of inexpensive, easily cast lead amulet that has only recently come to light. The disovery came because of extensive use of metal detectors by amateur explorers in the FSU, primarily in the Ukraine, where such amulets have been uncovered in both quantity and variety. In the Gross Family Collection there are more than 60 different variations. It is clear that they were a very popular protective talisman, worn by numberous Jewish children.
While in size and shape this amulet is quite similar to 027.025.010, it is heavily encrusted with corrosion and is difficult to read. There are a crown and rampant animals on the front with Hebrew on the back.
Inscription: "Heh"