Amulet for protection of the mother of a newborn boy, and of the newborn. [Sulzbach?, Germany, ca. 18th century].

Printed amulet depicting an encounter between Elijah and Lilith. At the top is a depiction of a circumcision. On the left and right margins are the figures of Adam (right) and Eve (left), each standing on a balcony with a canopy. The text under the Hebrew title "For a male child" is in German, written in Hebrew letters (Tzenah URenah script). Printed at the bottom is the inscription "Brit Kodesh" ("Holy Covenant").

Length: approx. 19 cm, width: approx. 22 cm. Fair condition. Many stains. Tears, including small open tears, affecting text and illustrations. Folding marks. Creases and folds to margins.

A corresponding leaf for a newborn girl was printed concurrently.