Includes a charm against the evil eye attributed to Hayyîm Joseph David Azulaï, Psalms 121, an historiola of the encounter between the Elijah and Lilith, angelic names, and magical formulas (e.g., סני וסנסיני וסמנגלוף פנימה, לילית וכל כת דיליה חוצה).<\/p>
For another amulet with similar content see Gaster Amulet 201<\/a>. For a similar amulet that was printed by a different printer, see the Gross Family Collection (GFC)<\/a>, 027.011.257.<\/p> Handwritten note on the verso by Moses Gaster(?): \"Charm of hand for Child Protection\".<\/p>"
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"label": "Former Owner(s)",
"value": "Gaster, Moses 1856-1939"
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"label": "Technique(s)",
"value": "Printed"
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"label": "Decoration",
"value": " At the centre of the amulet is a hand (\"Hamsa\") with various divine names and a magical character. At the bottom, there is a square with a bird-like figure with various divine names and biblical passages. At the angles of this square, there are four miniatures of sacred places: the Western Wall, Jerusalem (עהק' ציון) Rachel's Tomb, and the Cave of Machpelah (or Tomb of the Patriachs).<\/p>"
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"label": "Acquisition",
"value": "Acquired by The John Rylands Library from the heirs of Moses Gaster in 1954."
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"label": "Title",
"value": "Amulet for protection"
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"label": "Layout",
"value": "Psalm 121 is written in square script at the upper part, while the charm and the historiola are written in semi-cursive script below it. The \"Hamsa\" appears at the centre of the amulet, and below it the bird-like figure."
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"label": "Mode",
"value": "Carried on the person or hung on the wall."
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"label": "Function",
"value": "Protection of the mother and her newborn."
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"label": "Date of Creation",
"value": "19th-20th century"
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"label": "Origin Place",
"value": "Jerusalem (Israel)"
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"label": "Script",
"value": " Printed Hebrew square and semi-cursive script.<\/p><\/div><\/div>"
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"label": "Data Source(s)",
"value": "Catalogue description is by Gal Sofer (Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Be'er Sheva); edited by Zsófia Buda."
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"label": "Language(s)",
"value": "Hebrew"
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"label": "Physical Location",
"value": "The John Rylands Library"
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"label": "Extent",
"value": "height: 335 mm, width: 220 mm."
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"label": "Shape",
"value": "rectangle"
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"label": "Classmark",
"value": "Gaster Amulet 209"
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"label": "Quotation(s)",
"value": " Paper printed amulet for the protection of the newborn and the mother.<\/p>"
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"label": "Collection",
"value": "Gaster Amulet Collection"
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{
"label": "Bibliography",
"value": " Usage stains, tears, and folding lines.<\/p>"
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"label": "Date of Acquisition",
"value": "1954"
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