Decorated on two sides with the Decalogue, swags, God’s name and other Jewish iconographic decorative elements. 5.7 inches (14.5 cm).
Auction 90 |
Tuesday, July 21st,
2020 at 1:00pm
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Graphic & Ceremonial Arts
Lot 15
ITALIAN SILVER AMULET.
Decorated on two sides with the Decalogue, swags, God’s name and other Jewish iconographic decorative elements. 5.7 inches (14.5 cm).
19th century
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
PRICE REALIZED $900
For a similar Italian amulet (although of earlier vintage) see Michael E. Keen, Jewish Ritual Art in the Victoria & Albert Museum (1991) p. 92.