Name/Title

Stone Amulet

Entry/Object ID

K_0276

Tags

main display

Description

Small stone amulet in shape of menorah. Expresses hope for a baby boy, and that his soul will be, like King David's, as white as snow (free from sin).

Made/Created

Time Period

19th Century

Place

Country

Iran

Continent

Asia

Region

Middle East

Dimensions

Height

1-1/8 in

Width

7/8 in

Material

agate