Touchpiece used in the ceremony of healing by touch, 1685-88

Made:
1685-1688 in England
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Gold touchpiece, given in the ceremony of healing by touch, issued by James II, English, 1685-1688 (see note)

Details

Category:
Ethnography and Folk Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A215527
Materials:
gold
Measurements:
overall: 1 mm 18 mm, 2 g
type:
touchpieces and amulet
credit:
Glendining