Necklace. Yemen, early 20th century.
Silver, filigree and granulation.
This necklace is of the "Lazem" type, a jewelry common amongst Jewish women and girls as well as Moslem women. Three amulets in the center of the necklace with attached chains and pomegranate pendants. This kind of jewelry is characterized by ornamentations (such as the squares and amulets) which appear in odd numbers against the evil eye. The ornamentations on the necklace are strung on a cotton thread, braided.
Legth: 34 cm, height: 22 cm. Good condition.

1. Matzah cover. Europe, [early 20th century]. Embroidered on cotton, fringes. Round cover with three compartments for Matzot. Inscription in the center: "Et Chag HaMatzot Tishmor", surrounded by a floral pattern, on top – Torah crown, embroidered with gilded thread. Diameter: 34 cm. Fair condition: unraveled, stains.
2. Challah cover. Europe, 1908. Embroidered velvet. A Magen David and the year 1908 are embroidered in the center. Within the Magen David "S" "K" (Shabbat Koddesh) and the owner's name "Leiv Glaser". Surrounded by inscription "Zechor et Yom HaShabbat Lekadsho". A Torah Crown embroidered in gilded thread and set with gem stones appears on the upper part. A floral pattern and a butterfly on the borders. Height: 40 cm. Fair condition, letters and ribbon partly unraveled.