Auction 47 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture

Two Amulets for Protection of a Baby

Opening: $300
Sold for: $375
Including buyer's premium
Two amulets for protection of a baby or infant. [Europe, 18th-19th century].
The design of both amulets is identical, but they differ in size and in some minor details. Both are slightly different from the amulet in the Feuchtwanger collection catalogue, item 966.
Obverse: the letter "Heh" in the center, within it a flower in bloom, surrounded by: "This child will grow and learn Torah, get married and do good deeds" (Hebrew). Reverse: a pair of fish, below the fish an inscription: "[Yehi Ratzon Milfanech Hashem…] that you save babies…" Diameter: 3.8 cm; 2.7 cm. Fair-poor condition.
Medals, Numismatics, Objects
Medals, Numismatics, Objects