Amulet.

AUCTION 68 | Thursday, April 07th, 2016 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Ceremonial Objects and Graphic Art

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Lot 193

KADOURIE, YITZHAK.

Amulet.

Autograph Hebrew Manuscript. Contains blessings to be cured from physical ailment, mental distress and against the evil eye. The supplicant “will have a happy heart, peace of mind and profitable work in the family business.” With Kabbalistic formulae and symbols. 2 x 3.5 inches. Attractively framed.

(Jerusalem): (ca. 1960)

Est: $2,000 - $3,000

PRICE REALIZED $2,250

Baghdad-born Haham Yitzhak Kadourie (1899-2006) of Jerusalem was a world renowned Kabbalist who devoted his life to Torah study. He was regarded as a miracle-worker, offering cures to those seeking solutions to personal and spiritual struggles. Thousands of supplicants sought his blessing and the personalized amulets he gave certain followers were seen to have great effect.