Obj. ID: 51458 Amulet, Israel/Eretz Israel, circa 1945
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The following description was prepared by William Gross:
Written on a long piece of parchment, this amulet carries a variety of visual symbols. Most prominent is the figure of Lilith and the 3 angels that appear on almost all the work of this scribe in the lower part of the scroll. On this example appear as well a finely written magic square with the 72 letter name of God and four, worded triangles copied from Raziel. The purpose of the amulet is to protect the mother and child as well as easing fears and anxieties. This a personalized amulet for Achtoria bat Chavivah. The length of the amulet is framed by text.
In the Gross Family Collection, there are 8 other amulets written by the same scribe - 027.011.281, 027.011.399, 027.011.691 on paper and 027.012.039, 027.012.065, 027.012.076, 027.012.094, 027.012.105, and 027.012.260.
Made For: Achtoria bat Chavivah