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Tunisian Jewish amulet

Posted by Jose M. Pery on July 27, 2015 at 5:45pm

At first I thought that it was part of a fish server set. But it is not thick enough and, then, there are those letters in Hebrew on top. The chain seems to be a more recent addition. It was sold to me as a Tunisian Jewish (home) amulet but any other suggestions will be much appreciated ...

Comments

Betty July 27, 2015 at 7:47pm

Unusual and very finely worked. I like it a lot. Maybe someone can read the inscription?

It does look a bit like a fish server though - and that would be quite fitting with the fish swimming in the middle :)
Betty July 27, 2015 at 7:54pm

If I am not mistaken, the word could be SHADAI (one of God's names in Hebrew) whose initials stand for the words "Shomer Daltot Israel" (Keeper of the doors of Israel). But maybe someone else knows more...
Chantal July 27, 2015 at 9:29pm

Splendid, elegant and such delicate work..Well done spotting the Hebrew letters...Another rare ebay find?
Peter Hoesli July 28, 2015 at 8:11pm

Dear Jose; This is a real beauty. Definitely good to have in ones home. Congratulations. Peter
Jose M. Pery July 28, 2015 at 8:36pm

Thanks a lot for your nice comments. Another lucky Ebay find some years ago. @Betty - You are very right about the meaning of the letters on top of the amulet. I just found it in a book on amulets.
Preethi July 29, 2015 at 7:48am

A fascinating piece Jose. You do have some unusual and interesting ones in your collection.