DepartmentMiddle East
Hebrew Shiviti amulet with temple menorah image formed from verses of Psalm 67
NameAmulet
Artist
Artist not recorded
CulturePersian-Jewish
Date18th – 19th century
Place madePALESTINE, Middle East, Asia
Mediummetal (possibly silver alloy)
DimensionsOverall: 3 3/4 x 1 15/16 in. (9.5 x 5 cm)
Credit LineIFAF Collection, From the John D. Whiting Palestinian Amulet Collection
Object numberFA.1981.48.135
ProvenancePurchased from Alice B. Whiting
DescriptionCut, stamped. Rectangular plaque with scalloped triangular top. 7 branch candlestick carries Hebrew inscription. Inscription also on outside border. See vertical file
Artist not recorded
Early 20th century (c-d c. 1900)
ca. 1910, staff
Torah scroll: Circa 1875; Tik (Case): 1933 (Hebrew Year 5693)
1364-1555
