Vintage Hand-Painted Ceramic Hamsa Wall Hanging by Israeli Artist Yair Emanuel

Colorful hand-painted Hamsa wall hanging with a scenic design. Features blue, orange, and yellow hues. This is a hand-painted ceramic Hamsa hand ornament by Israeli artist Yair Emanuel featuring a depiction of Jerusalem. The hamsa is a palm-shaped symbol used historically across the Middle East and North Africa as an amulet for protection against the "evil eye" and to bring good luck. The name is derived from the Arabic word for "five," and the symbol depicts the five fingers of the human hand. In Judaism, it is also known as the "hand of Miriam" and can symbolize the "hand of God" or the five books of the Torah. The ornament is designed for hanging in a home or office to bring blessings and protection.