Lot 469
Amulet on Parchment - for Fertility and Protection
Amulet. [Iran or Kurdistan, 19th or early 20th century].
Ink on parchment.
Amulet reading (in Hebrew), "Be fruitful and multiply… and be blessed with a living seed, and suffer not illness… nor barrenness…", against the evil eye and disease, evil spells, aches and other matters. The Hebrew words "In the name of the G-d" at the top of the amulet are enlarged and enclosed in a decorated frame. The length of the amulet is inscribed with charts, illustrations and magic inscriptions.
8.5X115 cm. Fair condition. Dark stains, numerous creases and some tears. Damage to text, especially at the beginning and the end.
