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Our Sturdy and Elegant Sterling Silver Hook and Double Eye Clasps are Back in Stock!
Our Sturdy and Elegant Sterling Silver Clasps are back in stock!
A copper foil kame'a, or protective amulet, in the classic luach (tablet) form, chased with a Kabbalistic Hebrew inscription. The text opens with the divine name יהוה followed by the Ana B'Koach prayer in abbreviated notarikon form. Attributed to the 1st-century sage Rabbi Nehunya ben HaKanah, the Ana B'Koach encodes a hidden 42-letter divine name in its opening letters, making it one of the most significant protective invocations in Jewish mystical tradition. Rendering it in notarikon rather than full text is a distinctly Kabbalistic practice that concentrates the prayer's power into its essential form, pointing to a maker with genuine knowledge of the tradition. The arched tablet shape echoes the Ten Commandments tablets, a recognizable motif in Jewish sacred art. Almost certainly made by a Jewish craftsman in one of Morocco's historic Jewish quarters — Fez, Meknès, or Marrakech — where Jewish artisans dominated the silver- and metalworking trades for centuries. The work itself is confident and fluid, consistent with North African Hebrew scribal tradition.
Why We Love It
The notarikon inscription points to a maker who knew the prayer well enough to render it in its compressed, essential form.
This is wearable Kabbalah, made for protective use rather than display.
The arched tablet form ties it directly to one of Judaism's most resonant visual motifs.
Provenance: Late 19th–early 20th century, Morocco, likely Fez, Meknès, or Marrakech
Dimensions: 2.48 inches tall x 1.8 inches wide / 6.3 cm tall x 4.6 cm wide, 18 grams
Condition: Natural aged patina throughout with verdigris consistent with age. Suspension loop intact; may have been added later.
Judaica Item 144
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The treasures are as beautiful as the foto you posted.
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The items were perfect and beautiful.
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Cecilia
Great quality!!!
Love them!!!
These pieces are glowing! They are so beautiful!!! I picture women wearing them in the sun and imagine how they must have gleamed in their hair. The white ornament surely glinted with sunlight! The ornaments must have moved so gracefully in their hair and with the light striking the pieces. I imagine this was an incredible thing to see! I feel like I understand these adornments in ways I never could have, not having seen them in person before.
I truly value the beautiful and unique items I have found at the Rita Okrent Collection. The owner has always been very helpful and kind. I recommend them without hesitation.
Appreciate your kindness and honesty in the way you do business. These beads and all I’ve received from you are top notch. Thank you Denise
Very well made and pretty clasp. Thank you for the free gift.
I was scrolling and came upon an extraordinary, extra-long antique rosary with amazing, large black beads. It was pricey, but I could not resist. When it arrived it was clearly worth every penny. Plus, it is an honor to have something from the Rita Okrent collection, legendary in the bead world. It was packed nicely and shipped fast. I'll be back.
I was so happy to see you had these a gain.They are my favorite. Can not beat the quality.
Really lovely sterling clasps that enhance all my designs.
Beautiful sterling-silver hook & eye set. My second order! Thank you!
These beads are the BOMB! And Rita is a great, responsive seller has a wonderful shop to visit! Love them and can’t wait to get beading! Thank you, again, for a stellar experience!
Really great service and quality items.
Wonderful, just beautiful and as I said before, packaging and delivery were great. Will definitely order again.
