742 PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL MUSEUM. vou. xxxtv. 
196. Prece OF SILK BROCADE IN FORM OF A BADGE.—Embroidered in 
gold and silver with the Hebrew name of God, Shaddai, “Almighty,” 
and cabalistic names of angels. Measurements, 23 by 4 inches. (Cat. 
No. 3630, U.S.N.M.) 
Lent by Hadji Ephraim Benguiat. 
197. AmuLer.—Consisting of a golden hand, engraved with the 
Hebrew name of God, Shaddai, “Almighty.” Length, 2 inches. 
(Cat. No. 154436, U.S.N.M.) 
198. AmuLnr.—Leaden disk containing on the obverse the words, 
in Hebrew: “ May this boy grow up for the Law, marriage, and good 
works,” with an abbreviation of the name of God, “Jehovah,” in 
the center. On the reverse is, likewise in Hebrew, a prayer for the 
protection of the child against the evil eye and the croup. Diameter, 
14 inches. (Cat No. 211948, U.S.N.M.) 
Collected by Mr. Edward Lovett, 1901. 
199. ParcomMent Amutet.—Inscribed with the names of God and 
angels, and prayers for protection from evil and for success. Diam- 
eter, 8 inches. (Cat. No. 154453, U.S.N.M.) 
VII. ILLUSTRATIONS OF BIBLE NARRATIVES, MOSTLY TEXTILES. 
200. Tur Sacrtrice or Isaac.—As related in Genesis, chapter xxii. 
Silk embroidery on linen, made in Greece, Gothic period. Length, 
22 inches; width, 74 inches. (Cat. No. 154607, U.S.N.M.) 
Lent by Hadji Ephraim Benguiat. 
201. THe pErEaAT or GoniatH By Davm.—As described in I 
Samuel, chapter xvil. Silk embroidery on linen, made in Greece, 
Gothic period. Length, 5 feet 5 inches; width, 11 inches. (Cat. 
No. 154608, U.S.N.M.) 
Lent by Hadji Ephraim Benguiat. 
202. Tur story or Davin anp Batrusuepa.—As related in II 
Samuel, chapter x1. English petit point silk tapestry of the Eliza- 
bethan period. Length, 29 inches; width, 10} inches. (Cat. No. 
154609, U.S.N.M.) | 
Lent by Hadji Ephraim Benguiat. 
203. EK1igur EMBROIDERED PicruRES, ‘ILLUSTRATING THE STORY OF 
Josmpu.—The background and bodies of the figures are executed in 
varigated silk threads, while the heads, arms, and feet are hand 
painted. Jn gilded frames. The episodes from the history of Joseph 
depicted are: (1) Joseph is drawn out of the pit (Genesis xxxvil, 
28); (2) Joseph is sold to the Ishmaelites (xxxvii, 28); (3) Joseph’s 
coat of many colors is brought to his father (xxxvii, 32); (4) 
Joseph’s temptation (xxxix, 12); (5) Joseph in prison (xxxix, 20) ; 
(6) Joseph’s brothers come to Egypt to buy grain (xlii, 8); (7) 
The finding of Joseph’s cup in the sack of Benjamin (xliv, 12); (8) 
