Auction 51b
Part II - Ceremonial Art Manuscripts Graphics Objects
Jul 12, 2016
8 Ramban St, Jerusalem., Israel
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LOT 422:
Stone Amulet in a Silver Frame
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Sold for: $900
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Stone Amulet in a Silver Frame
Stone amulet in a silver frame. [Iraq or Eretz Israel, late 19th or early 20th century].
Carved stone; silver; enamel.
On the bright stone appear the letters "שד-י", within an arch decorated with repetitive diagonal lines. Bells and pendants are attached to the silver frame with blue enamel beads.
6X3.5 cm. Good condition. Old break to lower part of stone; hole (for hanging?). Lacking enamel decorations.
Provenance: The Sassoon family collection.
