Silver amulet or cimaruta

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 3 branches and terminating with a moon, key and flower, worn as protection against the evil eye, with loop for suspension, marked, Italian

Details

Category:
Ethnography and Folk Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A641870
Materials:
silver
type:
protective amulets