Two gold amulets:
1. Amulet-Pendant. [Iraq, early decades of the 20th century].
Ink and paint on parchment; glass; gold; turquoise stones.
Round gold amulet, containing a round parchment slip inscribed with initial letters of the Ana Bekoach piyyut and various names for protection, set beneath glass. Gold frame is set with turquoise stones. A pin affixed to the reverse for attaching to clothing.
Diameter: 3.5 cm. One turquoise stone lacking.
2. Amulet. [Iraq or Kurdistan, ca. mid-20th century].
Gold, engraved.
Round gold amulet, engraved with initial letters of the Ana Bekoach piyyut, names of angels, a Star of David enclosing the word “Zion”, and the owner's name: "Rachima bat Nazdari".
Diameter: 5.2 cm. Suspension loop.
