Amulet

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Square silver amulet with turned moulded columns at each end and a pediment of cast and pierced scrollwork, pierced at the top for suspension. Engraved on each face is a round headed arch over two abbreviated inscriptions: Shaddai, Almighty, on one face and 'I have waited for thy Salvation, O Lord, on the other.

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Object type	Amulet
Title	Amulet
Physical description	Square silver amulet with turned moulded columns at each end and a pediment of cast and pierced scrollwork, pierced at the top for suspension. Engraved on each face is a round headed arch over two abbreviated inscriptions: Shaddai, Almighty, on one face and 'I have waited for thy Salvation, O Lord, on the other.
Dimensions	Height: 8.1cm (Note: Maximum height) Width: 7cm (Note: Maximum width) Depth: 1.1cm
Marks and inscriptions	The inscription לקי is an abbreviation for Genesis 49:18, I wait for Thy salvation, O Lord; the inscription on the other side is the Shaddai, or one of the Hebrew names for God.
Gallery label	AMULET Silver ITALIAN: 17th Century, Unmarked. Inscribed: "Shaddai". This is the word for God which allows Orthodox Jews to refer to the Deity without having to pronounce His name. Hildburgh Bequest No. M.493-1956
Credit line	Dr W.L. Hildburgh Bequest
Collection	Metalwork Collection
Accession number	M.493-1956

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Record created	January 2, 2003
Record URL	https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O72407/amulet-amulet/

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