Three Islamic amulet pendants, shaped like stylized leaves. Afghanistan and Iran, [early 20th century].
Silver, cast, repoussé, engraved, and punched; soldered silver thread; chased.
1. Necklace with two cylindrical amulet cases and large amulet pendant. Pendant with vegetal patterns, and droplets ("boteh" or paisleys); inscription engraved in strikingly elegant letters. Necklace also with droplet-shaped pendants with floral decorations. Approx. 40X9 cm (pendant: 8X7 cm).
2. Chain with small droplet-shaped pendants and large amulet pendant with green glass bead set in middle. Engraved inscriptions and two droplet-shaped ornaments. Dated 1323 (= 1905 CE) according to the Muslim calendar. 43X8 cm (pendant 9X8 cm).
3. Pendant surmounted by two suspension loops. Decorated with images of two human figures (erased) flanked by fish, droplets, a large bird, and geometric patterns. 10X7 cm.

Two women's amulet pendants in form of square with scalloped dome, with "LaMenatze'ah" Menorah, surmounted by two suspension loops. Iran or the vicinity, [late 19th or early 20th century].
Silver, cast and engraved; chased.
1. At center, "LaMenatze'ah" Menorah encircled by names of angels (including those that guard against the female demon Lilith) and names of G-d. Engraved on back: scorpion, with lock next to it, and next to this, Hebrew name of amulet owner: "Nevkhar (?) daughter of Ezra." 10X6 cm.
2. At center, "LaMenatze'ah" Menorah encircled by Hebrew acronym of "Ana Bekoach," names of G-d, and names of angels that guard against the female demon Lilith. 10X5.5 cm.
Reference: Feuchtwanger Collection, item nos. 876-77.

Three amulet pendants. [Palestine or the vicinity, early 20th century].
Silver, cast and engraved; sheet silver, stamped.
1. Round amulet with suspension loop. At center, relief of hand ("hamsa") symbol, Hebrew name of G-d, and the Hebrew inscriptions "Jerusalem" and "Ben Porat Yosef" (the latter being Jacob's biblical blessing to Joseph [Deuteronomy 49:22], used against the Evil Eye). Edges with floral pattern. Diameter: 6 cm.
2. Round amulet with two suspension loops. On either side, Hebrew acronym of "Ana Bekoach." Diameter: 3.5 cm. Minor blemishes.
3. Small amulet in form of hand ("hamsa") symbol. Various Hebrew inscriptions engraved on front, mostly as initials. Marked "925" on back. Length: 3 cm.
Reference: Feuchtwanger Collection, item no. 980.

Two amulets for protection of the home. Qamishli, Syrian Kurdistan, [early 20th century].
Ink on paper; cardboard and glass frames.
Content of both amulets mostly the same, with minor differences. On both, the hand ("hamsa") symbol appears at center; pair of Stars of David; pair of leafy-branched images (see also item no. 140), encircled by initials of verses, kabbalistic letter combinations, names of angels, and other holy names. The smaller amulet also has an acronym of "Ana Bekoach" in left margin. Other minor differences also exist.
1. 12.5X9.5 cm. Good condition. 2. 10.5X8.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Glass on one amulet broken; amulet wrapped in nylon and adhesive tape.
Reference: Jews of Kurdistan: Lifestyle, Tradition, and Art, p. 185.

Three amulets for protection of the home, and for general welfare and prosperity. [Palestine or the vicinity, first half of 20th century].
Ink on paper; glass, sheet metal, and cardboard frames.
1. Amulet for the protection of the home and household, with the Hebrew inscription "Blessed are you upon your arrival, and blessed are you upon your departure"; the enlarged Hebrew letter "He," and underneath it, the hand ("hamsa") symbol. 13.5X17.5 cm. Good condition. Few stains and abrasions to paper. Glass broken.
2. Amulet for general welfare and prosperity, with Psalms 108, followed by a prayer, which, basing itself on the aforementioned chapter of Psalms, entreats G-d to bless the homeowner with general welfare, prosperity, tranquility, and security. 11X13.5 cm. Good condition. Stains and rust.
3. Amulet for the protection of the home and household. Inscriptions in Hebrew; Star of David at center, encircled by the words of "Shema Yisrael" ("Hear O Israel..."), acronym of "Ana Bekoach," names of angels, names of G-d, and more. 10X10.5 cm. Good condition. Minor abrasions to frame cardboard.