![](https://coimages.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/375/615/large_thumbnail_a7192__0005_.jpg)
![](https://coimages.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/375/615/large_thumbnail_a7192__0005_.jpg)
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Glass necklace worn to prevent bronchitis, Chelsea, London, England, 1914
1914
![](https://coimages.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/2/996/large_thumbnail_a76748.jpg)
Gold amulet in the form of a cobra
2000-100 BCE
![](https://coimages.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/1/546/large_thumbnail_a33500.jpg)
Teething charm, Roman
100-500 CE
![](https://coimages.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/2/918/large_thumbnail_a678713__0002_.jpg)
Oval amulet to protect against cholera, Europe, 1801-1900
1801-1900
![](https://coimages.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/1/941/large_thumbnail_a6076__0003_.jpg)
Necklace worn to ward off the Evil Eye
1880-1930
![](https://coimages.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/2/918/large_thumbnail_a678713__0002_.jpg)
Brass amulet to protect the wearer from cholera, France, 1820-1880
1820-1880
![](https://coimages.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/6/158/large_thumbnail_a79856.jpg)
Brooch in the shape of a horseshoe with a riding crop
1914-1918
![](https://coimages.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/260/558/large_thumbnail_a2898__0001_.jpg)
Amulet in form of double-headed alligator
1880-1920
![](https://coimages.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/2/875/large_thumbnail_a666039.jpg)
Amulet in the shape of a scorpion
1800-1920
![](https://coimages.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/2/877/large_thumbnail_a666080.jpg)
Notched elder twig amulet
1901-1913
![](https://coimages.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/2/874/large_thumbnail_a665906.jpg)
Metal hand clutching a sprig of rue
1800-1850
![](https://coimages.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/51/904/large_thumbnail_a132503.jpg)
Soft pitted grey stone carried to protect against toothache
1871-1910
![](https://coimages.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/2/873/large_thumbnail_a665895.jpg)
Amulet to ward against the evil eye
1901-1911
![](https://coimages.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/2/828/large_thumbnail_a661126__0001_.jpg)
Amulet to protect against health problems
1701-1900
![](https://coimages.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/297/49/large_thumbnail_a669594__0001_.jpg)
Stone amulet of man and woman embracing
1800-1900
![](https://coimages.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/375/625/large_thumbnail_a665892__0001_.jpg)
Bone amulet in the shape of a hand and arm
1870-1920
![](https://coimages.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/451/537/large_thumbnail_a630911__0002_.jpg)
Bronchitis amulet
1914
![](https://coimages.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/51/970/large_thumbnail_a630905.jpg)
Bronchitis amulet
1914
![](https://coimages.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/56/436/large_thumbnail_1999_0380.jpg)
'Orris Root' amulet in plastic packet with paper label 'worn to find and hold love'
1996
![](https://coimages.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/3/38/large_thumbnail_a79871.jpg)
Amulet brooch in the shape of a black cat
1914-1918
![](https://coimages.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/312/523/large_thumbnail_a630906__0001_.jpg)
Bronchitis amulet
1914
![](https://coimages.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/297/50/large_thumbnail_a665840__0003_.jpg)
Small muslin bag containing amuletic bread
1901-1913
![](https://coimages.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/386/97/large_thumbnail_a677223__0002_.jpg)
Amulet of Saint Roch to protect against cholera
1800-1900
![](https://coimages.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/297/45/large_thumbnail_a658228__0002_.jpg)
Ivory figure of woman in labour
1890-1930
![](https://coimages.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/3/38/large_thumbnail_a79871.jpg)
Amulet, hand of King Edward
1914-1918
![](https://coimages.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/6/152/large_thumbnail_a665550.jpg)
Shamrock amulet
1914-1918
![](https://coimages.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/2/687/large_thumbnail_a652171__0001_.jpg)
Holy medallion used as an amulet
1900-1916
![](https://coimages.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/386/82/large_thumbnail_a665466__0002_.jpg)
Jewish manuscript amulet displayed in small glass-fronted tin case
1870-1930
![](https://coimages.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/297/47/large_thumbnail_a665312__0001_.jpg)
Tortoise carapace amulet
1880-1930
![](https://coimages.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/375/620/large_thumbnail_a641848__0001_.jpg)
Amulet against the evil eye in the form of a fish
1801-1830
![](https://coimages.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/297/50/large_thumbnail_a665840__0003_.jpg)
Small steel model of a horseshoe
1890-1930
![](https://coimages.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/375/622/large_thumbnail_a641849__0001_.jpg)
Silver amulet in the form of a crescent moon
1701-1830
![](https://coimages.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/2/875/large_thumbnail_a666039.jpg)
Amulet in the shape of a scorpion
1800-1920
![](https://coimages.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/2/877/large_thumbnail_a666080.jpg)
Wart-like stone used as a cure for warts
1801-1900
![](https://coimages.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/375/623/large_thumbnail_a665269__0001_.jpg)
Amuletic hand to avert the 'evil eye'
1880-1925
![](https://coimages.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/297/46/large_thumbnail_a658228__0003_.jpg)
Carved green stone amuletic figure
1701-1910
![](https://coimages.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/386/72/large_thumbnail_a161844__0002_.jpg)
Black stone amulet
226-1000
![](https://coimages.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/451/531/large_thumbnail_a630901__0001_.jpg)
London bronchitis necklet
1914
![](https://coimages.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/3/38/large_thumbnail_a79871.jpg)
Shell fragment used as an amulet, Germany, 1910-1914
1910-1914
![](https://coimages.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/1/378/large_thumbnail_a132541.jpg)
Triple hazelnut amulet
1901-1916
![](https://coimages.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/297/50/large_thumbnail_a665840__0003_.jpg)
Buckskin amulet in the form of a tortoise
![](https://coimages.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/375/619/large_thumbnail_a641846__0002_.jpg)
Amulet or cimaruta in the form of a rue branch
1701-1830
![](https://coimages.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/386/66/large_thumbnail_a121182__0002_.jpg)
Half of oyster shell used as amulet
1880-1920
![](https://coimages.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/451/533/large_thumbnail_a630903__0001_.jpg)
Necklet to cure sore throats
1914
![](https://coimages.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/253/522/large_thumbnail_a45480__0001_.jpg)
Horn Amulet
1880-1910
![](https://coimages.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/402/383/large_thumbnail_smg00195055.jpg)
Amuletic bone with incised linear design originally attached to hand of Fatima
1801-1900
![](https://coimages.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/407/140/large_thumbnail_smg00122251.jpg)
Carved jade amulet
![](https://coimages.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/375/969/large_thumbnail_smg00241831.jpg)
Amuletic plaque
200-200
![](https://coimages.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/370/905/large_thumbnail_smg00053345.jpg)