Paper amulet for protection of female newborn.
Includes Psalm 121, and divine names.
Such amulets were printed in Vilnius during the 19th century, and are known to circulate and printed also in Jerusalem and London during the 20th century. For similar amulets see Gaster Amulet 138 and Gaster Amulet 147.
A few usage stains and small tears.
This item is glued into a notebook and only one side of it is visible.
Printed Hebrew Ashkenazi square script.
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Includes Psalm 121, and divine names.
Such amulets were printed in Vilnius during the 19th century, and are known to circulate and printed also in Jerusalem and London during the 20th century. For similar amulets see Gaster Amulet 138 and Gaster Amulet 147.
A few usage stains and small tears.
This item is glued into a notebook and only one side of it is visible.
Printed Hebrew Ashkenazi square script.