The Halpern Judaica Collection: Tradition and Treasure | Part I

The Halpern Judaica Collection: Tradition and Treasure | Part I

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A Gold Ring with Amuletic Inscription, probably North African, 19th century

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Auction Closed

December 15, 09:26 PM GMT

Estimate

1,500 - 2,500 USD

Lot Details

Description

A Gold Ring with Amuletic Inscription, probably North African, 19th century


with teardrop shaped panel engraved with amuletic text

 Sotheby's, New York, 25 June 1990, lot 85. 
Inscribed with an acronymic version of the prayer of Rabbi Nehuniah ben ha-Kanah (Anna be-Koah); these letters also spell out the 42-letter name of God.