Three amulet pendants. Near East, [late 19th or early 20th century].
Silver, cast and engraved.
1. Round amulet with scalloped rim and two suspension loops. Engraved Hebrew inscriptions on both sides, including names of the rivers Euphrates, Tigris, Pishon, and Gihon in cipher. Diameter: 6 cm.
2. Round amulet with scalloped rim and two suspension loops. Engraved Hebrew inscriptions on front (undeciphered). Holes at bottom, probably for either bells or small pendants. Diameter: 7.5 cm.
3. Healing amulet in form of stylized leaf, with two suspension loops. On front, Hebrew name of G-d, names of angels, and "Jerusalem." On back, Hebrew initials of Moses's prayer for the healing of his sister Miriam, and name of amulet owner: "Sarah Bibi daughter of Esther Barah." 7X5.5 cm.