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Zakhor
RitualXVIIIe–XXe siècle

Engraved silver kame'a amulet from Persia

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קמע מכסף חרוט מפרס

Description

Rectangular or lozenge silver plaque engraved with divine names, verses and magic squares, worn at the neck for protection. Persian amulets combine square Hebrew script with solar motifs and the seal of Solomon. Hung on a chain, it was handed down within the family.

Features

Material
Argent
Provenance
Perse (Iran)

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