Iron amulet

Made:
1851-1930 in Egypt

Iron amulet, formed in a loop, with ends turning outwards to form two small rings, to avert miscarriage, Egyptian, 1851-1930

Details

Category:
Ethnography and Folk Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A665233
Materials:
iron
Measurements:
overall: 4 mm x 36 mm x 35 mm, .008 kg
type:
amulet
credit:
Loan, Wellcome Trust