8 Ramban St, Jerusalem., Israel
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LOT 220:
Collection of Amulets – Yemen
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Sold for: $200
Price including buyer’s premium:
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246
Start price:
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200
Buyer's Premium: 23%
VAT: 18%
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Collection of Amulets – Yemen
24 handwritten amulets and one printed. [Yemen, first half of 20th century]. Various amulets for protection, safety, finding a match and other matters (most are rolled). The collection contains 12 handwritten amulets, without names filled in, with the words: "Give love in the heart – bat ---, to the love of --- ben ---, love with all her heart and soul and might…". Written on another amulet, "I request that my wife --- and sons and daughters obey all that I say to them". The name of Rabbi Shalom Shabazi is mentioned in many of the amulets. Two amulets are tied with a string. Another amulet is attached, on brown brittle paper (with many tears). Various sizes and conditions.
