Vintage Metal Amulet with Hebrew Inscription and Magic Square on Back - Rita Okrent Collection (J106)

A one-of-a-kind, vintage metal hand-etched Hebrew amulet.

Etched on the front with a Star of David and  "יְבָרֶכְךָ יְהוָה וְיִשְׁמְרֶךָ (Yivarechecha Adonai v’yishmerecha).  May G-d bless you and protect you" This is portion of a prayer used to bless one's children on the Sabbath and on other important occasions.

A very detailed magic square (?) has been created on the back with the word שׁדי "Shadai " above it in Hebrew which translates to Almighty.

Estimated to be vintage from the mid-1900's, either from North Africa, Israel or another Jewish community in the region. Has a very rural, authentic feel to it. Light weight and not high silver.

3.2 grams. 1.5 inches  / 39 mm wide and 1.98 inches / 50 mm tall (from top of bail).

Judaica Item 106