Auction 96 Early Printed Books, Chassidut and Kabbalah, Books Printed in Jerusalem, Letters and Manuscripts
Gilt Amulet Pendant – With Hinged Compartment for Amulet – Europe, Early 20th Century
Opening: $2,000
Unsold
Amulet pendant. [Europe, early 20th century].
Silver; filigree and granulation; gilt.
Hallmark: "S".
Two-sided pendant, decorated with fine vegetal patterns. One side of the pendant is convex and adorned with a filigree flower and granulation; the other side is flat, with an oval plaque set at its center, bearing an engraved inscription of the Holy Name Shid Dalet Yud. The plaque is hinged and serves as lid to an inner compartment meant to house an amulet.
Height: 5.5 cm, width: 5 cm. Overall good condition. With suspension ring.
Jewish Ritual Art
Jewish Ritual Art