Lot 153
Seven Parchment and Paper Amulets – Near East
Seven parchment and paper amulets. Near East, [first half of 20th century].
Ink on parchment; ink on paper.
Including: three amulets written by the same kabbalist, all with hand ("hamsa") symbol, and inscribed in Hebrew "to the man" or "to the woman" on outside; one amulet in rectangular format, "for protection and long life" (Hebrew); one amulet with hand ("hamsa") symbol and sword; one amulet with Hebrew letters in "angelic script"; and more. Six amulets written on parchment, one written on paper. Most rolled up, in long, narrow format.
Size and condition vary.
