Large Amulet for Protection - Manuscript on Parchment. Late 19th-Early 20th Century

Large Amulet for Protection - Manuscript on Parchment. Late 19th-Early 20th Century

Especially large amulet, full to overflowing with sacred Names and names of angels. The amulet was written by an unidentified Kabbalist, but it is certain that the writer was extraordinarily knowledgeable in Kabbalah. Oriental script. Late 19th-early 20th century.

The center of the leaf features the sequence of the ten sephirot [HaIlan HaKadosh]. This is surrounded by sacred Names, Kabbalistic diagrams, etc. The Kabbalistic texts in the amulet were clearly written in a precise and professional style per the Ariza"l's writings, and this shows that the writer was a G-dly Kabbalist with true Kabbalistic mesorah.

It is interesting to see that the amulet was written in the original as an "open amulet" with only the sacred Names in their pure forms, not connected to any specific name or action, something of a master key that can fit any person for any problem. Only later on was the purpose of the amulet completely filled out in a different script, on the white parts of the parchment, sometimes in the opposite direction from the writing: "In the merit of the sacred Names, protect ____ from all sheidin u'me'eynin bishin [demons and the evil eye] and all damage, corruption, plague and ... for grace, lovingkindness and mercy in Your eyes and the eyes of her husband ..."

[1] leaf parchment. 27x17 cm.

Fine condition. Aging stains. Tiny tear in the right margins, and some faded ink.