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 4 branches, 1 bears a key, 1 a crescent moon and hand, 1 a bud and 1 a hand, with loop for suspension, worn as protection against the evil eye, possibly 18th century, Italian

Details

Category:
Ethnography and Folk Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A641867
Materials:
silver
type:
protective amulets