Religious amulet worn as a pendant

Silvered religious amulet worn as a pendant, St. Mechtildis on obverse, worn to protect against pestilance and poisoning, European, 19th century

Details

Category:
Wellcome Medals
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A677921
Materials:
silver (gilt)
type:
amulets
credit:
Loan, Wellcome Trust