Triangular shaped amuletic case

SMG00167047

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Triangular shaped amuletic case, sealed, beaded, decorated front, two suspension hooks at top, worn as ornament also to avert evil eye, Palestinian, 1870-1930

Details

Category:
Ethnography and Folk Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A666036
Materials:
silver
Measurements:
overall: 6 mm x 30 mm x 30 mm, .01 kg
type:
protective amulets
credit:
Canaan