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Early 20th Century Moroccan Silver Jewish Amulet in the Shape of a Fish
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A rare, handmade standing sculptural amulet in the form of a fish. Unlike similar items that are mostly two-dimensional and are meant to be hanged only, this amulet is a standing sculpture in the round. The fish's eyes are made of coral, a gem stone typical of North-Africa. The body of the fish is hand-engraved with symbols from the Jewish Moroccan tradition, among them flowers and birds.
The choice of fish as an amulet is not arbitrary; fish in Judaism symbolize blessing, abundance, success, fruitfulness and proven virtue against the "evil eye". In this context it is interesting to mention the knowledge of the Sages in the theory of zoology, as it is said: "Fish do not have eyelids and their eyes are always open." For this reason, some people place an aquarium with fish in their homes and businesses and not just for decorative reasons. Birds also have symbolic meaning in Judaism and they are considered to bring luck and blessing.
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- Dimensions:Height: 2 in (5.08 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
- Style:Folk Art (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1900
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- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5281235329252
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