Silver amulet or cimaruta

Made:
1701-1800
Silver amulet or cimaruta, in the form of a sprig of rue

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Silver amulet or cimaruta, in the form of a sprig of rue
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Silver amulet or cimaruta, in the form of a sprig of rue, divided into 5 branches, 1 plain, 3 bear the rue buds, 1 bears a hand making the manofica sign, with loop for suspension, worn to ward off the evil eye, Italina, possibly 18th century

Details

Category:
Ethnography and Folk Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A641855
Materials:
silver
type:
protective amulets