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Printed amulet for an infant girl from Germany. It was (presumably) printed alongside its companion amulet for a male child (see “Amulet for a Newborn Boy”). However, the pair were separated. A woman…
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Artist Unknown
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Westheim, Holy Roman Empire (Westheim, Germany)
Date:
ca. 1750
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Other works by Loanz: Rinat dodim (1600); Mikhol yofi (1695); Aderet Eliyahu: perush ha-Zohar (1998).
Contributor:
Elijah Loanz
Places:
Wilhermsdorf, Holy Roman Empire (Wilhermsdorf, Germany)
Date:
1734
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Amulet printed on parchment from Germany. The words in this amulet are arranged to form patterns and shapes.
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Artist Unknown
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Date:
ca. 1750
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This early printed amulet from Germany, meant as protection for a woman in childbirth, is adorned with woodcuts illustrating the Hebrew months of the year. The main panel, framed by images of the…
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Artist Unknown
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Date:
ca. 1725
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This printed amulet, from Germany, was made for infant boys. The amulet has a companion, for a girl child (see “Amulet for a Newborn Girl”). The text in the center of the amulet is surrounded by a…
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Artist Unknown
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Date:
ca. 1750