DepartmentMiddle East
Hebrew amulet container inscribed with names of angels who protect against Lilith
NameAmulet
CulturePersian-Jewish or Kurdish-Jewish
Dateca. 1910, vendor
Place madeIran/ Greater Kurdistan?, Middle East, Asia
MediumSilver
Dimensionsoverall: 5.5 CM L X .5 CM DIA.
Credit LineIFAF Collection, From the John D. Whiting Palestinian Amulet Collection
Object numberFA.1981.48.41
DescriptionSix sided cylinder inscribed with Hebrew letters. Rounded ends and 3 hangers for cord.
Artist not recorded
c. 1900
Artist not recorded
Late 19th – early 20th century
ca. 1950s
20th century
ca. 1900
