Amulet for rheumatism, pyramidal piece of polished amber

Made:
1850-1930
Amulet, pyramidal piece of polished amber

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Amulet, pyramidal piece of polished amber
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Amulet, pyramidal piece of polished amber, carried for rheumatism by Norfolk fisherman, European, 1850-1930

Details

Category:
Ethnography and Folk Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A666043
Materials:
amber
type:
therapeutic amulets