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Including divine and angelic names, as well as biblical quotations.<\/p>

The scribe seems to be the same one of Gaster Amulet 169, suggesting that this is an amulet written for the son of the patron of Gaster Amulet 169<\/a>, that is, Ester. Aharon is most likely the brother of Shelomoh mentioned in Gaster Hebrew MS 1511T<\/a>.<\/p>

The same scribe is also credited with the creation of Gaster Hebrew Manuscript 1511C<\/a>.<\/p>" }, { "label": "Former Owner(s)", "value": "Gaster, Moses 1856-1939" }, { "label": "Filiations", "value": "

Gaster Amulet 169<\/a><\/div><\/div>" }, { "label": "Decoration", "value": "

<\/p>" }, { "label": "Acquisition", "value": "Acquired by The John Rylands Library from the heirs of Moses Gaster in 1954." }, { "label": "Title", "value": "Amulet for protection" }, { "label": "Layout", "value": "A small circle of text is placed in the centre of the amulet, surrounded by two squares of text that form a diamond-like pattern. These squares are encircled by an additional text circle, which gives rise to four text arcs extending outward. Ruling is visible." }, { "label": "Mode", "value": "Carried on the person." }, { "label": "Function", "value": "Protection, success." }, { "label": "Date of Creation", "value": "19th-20th century" }, { "label": "Origin Place", "value": "North Africa?" }, { "label": "Script", "value": "

Hebrew Sephardi square and semi-cursive script.<\/p><\/div><\/div>" }, { "label": "Data Source(s)", "value": "Catalogue description is by Gal Sofer (Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Be'er Sheva); edited by Zsófia Buda." }, { "label": "Language(s)", "value": "Hebrew" }, { "label": "Physical Location", "value": "The John Rylands Library" }, { "label": "Extent", "value": "height: 188 mm, width: 186 mm." }, { "label": "Shape", "value": "rectangle" }, { "label": "Classmark", "value": "Gaster Hebrew MS 1511B" }, { "label": "Quotation(s)", "value": "

\"יהי רצון מלפני בעל הרצון שיהיה [?] מזה שהוא אהרן בר אסתר חכם גדול ובקי בסתיר התורה והמצות ויגדל בשיבה טובה זקן ושבע ימים ויזכה לחופתו בחיי אביו ואמו...\"<\/div>" }, { "label": "Subject(s)", "value": "Amulets" }, { "label": "Abstract", "value": "

Paper amulet for protection and success.<\/p>" }, { "label": "Collection", "value": "Gaster Amulet Collection" }, { "label": "Format", "value": "Sheet" }, { "label": "Material(s)", "value": "Paper" }, { "label": "Condition", "value": "

Water damage, text faded, hardly legible in places; folding lines.<\/p>" }, { "label": "Patron(s)", "value": "Aharon ben Ester (אהרן בן אסתר)" }, { "label": "Date of Acquisition", "value": "1954" } ], "@type": "sc:Manifest", "attribution": "Provided by The University of Manchester.

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