A Large Illustrated Amulet for Home Protection – Italy, 19th Century

A Large Illustrated Amulet for Home Protection – Italy, 19th Century
A large illustrated amulet, meant to be hung on the wall. [Italy, 19th century].
Brown, red, green and light blue ink on paper. Impressive artistic work. In the center of the leaf, incorporated into an illustration of the Temple Menorah are the verses of the Psalm LaMenatzeach and other verses. Above the Menorah are the inscriptions Shiviti Hashem LeNegdi and other Shiviti verses. At the base of the Menorah are two vases from which branches, leaves and flowers are growing, with nesting birds. Surrounding the Menorah is a decorated colorful frame in the shape of a Hamsa. On the background of the leaf, around the Hamsa and inside it, are the words of the amulet with Hashba'ot and Holy Names for protection for those who live in the home where the amulet hangs. The amulet is bordered by three frames decorated with flowers and geometric patterns. At the top of the middle frame is the phrase "Blessed shall you be when you come in" and at the bottom: "blessed shall you be when you go out". On the sides of the frame is the Holy Name of 22 letters. At both bottom sides of the Hamsa are illustrations of Temple vessels: the golden altar, the table, Lechem HaPanim, Menorah vessels, and two illustrations of the steps leading to the Menorah. At the edges of the Hamsa is the signature of the artist: "Made by Michael Alon".
Michael Alon, a scribe born in Morocco. Alon lived in Italy. In1828 he was appointed by the Jerusalem emissary Rabbi Yosef Yisrael HaLevi as an emissary on his behalf to the small Italian communities. Later this caused a dispute between them. [See enclosed material].
Leaf, 39 cm. glued on heavy paper and framed. Overall good condition. Holes from ink burn and several [restored] tears to margins.