Silver amulet with hamsa and coin charms, 19th - 20th century

Item — Box: 18

Identifier: Item 1981.058T

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Tear-drop shaped, flat, with inscribed semi-circle designs. Two Arabian coins and a hamsa are suspended from the bottom. Hung from loop on top. [Probably used as protection from "evil eye"]. Near Eastern, silver, 2.5" (height, plus hanging elements), 1.75" (width)

Dates

19th - 20th century

Conditions Governing Access

Access to the collection is in accordance with the policies of the Robert D. Farber University Archives & Special Collections Department, Brandeis University. Please contact the department for more information.

Extent

From the Collection: 177.00 Items

Digital Material

Silver amulet with hamsa and coin charms

Physical Storage Information

Box: 18 (Text)

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Brandeis University Repository

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