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Small protective hamsa amulet from a Moroccan Jewish tradition, engraved with ornamental borders and inscribed with the Hebrew letters ש־ה־י. In Jewish amuletic practice, such letter groupings function as protective divine-letter formulas, related to sacred names but intentionally written in veiled or altered form rather than as standard liturgical text.
The surface shows hand-engraved decoration with textured backgrounds and raised outlines, characteristic of folk metalwork made for everyday protection rather than scribal precision. Amulets of this type were worn on the body or carried as personal talismans to guard against harm and misfortune.
Details
Origin: Morocco, Jewish tradition
Date: 20th century
Material: Mixed metal (silver-tone base with brass elements)
Technique: Hand engraving with textured relief
Motifs: Hamsa, protective letter formula ש־ה־י
Condition: Good vintage condition with surface wear consistent with age and use
Size: 2.5 inches wide × 4 inches tall
Small protective hamsa amulet from a Moroccan Jewish tradition, engraved with ornamental borders and inscribed with the Hebrew letters ש־ה־י. In Jewish amuletic practice, such letter groupings function as protective divine-letter formulas, related to sacred names but intentionally written in veiled or altered form rather than as standard liturgical text.
The surface shows hand-engraved decoration with textured backgrounds and raised outlines, characteristic of folk metalwork made for everyday protection rather than scribal precision. Amulets of this type were worn on the body or carried as personal talismans to guard against harm and misfortune.
Details
Origin: Morocco, Jewish tradition
Date: 20th century
Material: Mixed metal (silver-tone base with brass elements)
Technique: Hand engraving with textured relief
Motifs: Hamsa, protective letter formula ש־ה־י
Condition: Good vintage condition with surface wear consistent with age and use
Size: 2.5 inches wide × 4 inches tall