DepartmentMiddle East
Necklace with protective amulet inscribed with the Hebrew prayer, Ana Bekoach
NameAmulet
CulturePersian-Jewish
Datec. 1900
Place madeIran (possibly Afghanistan), Middle East, Asia
Mediumsilver
Dimensionsoverall: 78 CM L X 6 CM DIA.
Credit LineIFAF Collection, From the John D. Whiting Palestinian Amulet Collection
Object numberFA.1981.48.132
DescriptionCut, stamped, soldered. Single link chain with pear shaped pendant. Bar across top has 2 loops and rings for attaching. 6 rows of Hebrew inscription surrounded by a scalloped border containing additional inscriptions. Plain on back. See vertical file
Artist not recorded
18th – 19th century
Artist not recorded
Early 20th century (c-d c. 1900)
early 20th century
ca. 1910, staff