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Two Gold Amulets – Iraq / the Near East - Two gold amulets: 1. Amulet-Pendant. [Iraq, early decades of the 20th century]. Ink and paint on parchment; glass; gold; turquoise stones. Round gold amulet, containing a round parchment slip inscribed with initial letters of the Ana Bekoach piyyut and various names for protection, set beneath glass. Gold frame is set with turquoise stones. A pin affixed to the reverse for attaching to clothing. Diameter: 3.5 cm. One turquoise stone lacking. 2. Amulet. [Iraq or Kurdistan, ca. mid-20th century]. Gold, engraved. Round gold amulet, engraved with initial letters of the Ana Bekoach piyyut, names of angels, a Star of David enclosing the word “Zion”, and the owner's name: ”Rachima bat Nazdari”. Diameter: 5.2 cm. Suspension loop.