Large, impressive and beautiful amulet in the shape of a heart. Large silver relief handcrafted by a silversmith and affixed to reddish velour fabric. [Italy, 19th century.]
The sacred Name ש-ד-י is featured in the center of the amulet, on a heart-shaped silver relief. The relief is adorned with a floral frame and a silver wreath at the top, surrounded by images of cherubs and angels. The loops at the top of the amulet are for attaching a chain to be worn on the body or displayed on a wall.
Size of the silver amulet itself: Height: 14 cm. Maximum width – approximately 10 cm. Size including the velour fabric: approximately 15 cm in height and 12 cm wide.
Fine condition.