Silver amulet and cimaruta

Made:
1701-1800
Silver amulet and cimaruta, in the form of a sprig of rue

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Silver amulet and cimaruta, in the form of a sprig of rue
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Silver amulet and cimaruta, in the form of a sprig of rue, divided into 5 branches, 2 of which bear buds, 1 a hand making the manofica sign, 1 a moon and 1 a key, worn as protection against the evil eye, with loop for suspension, possibly 18th century, Italian

Details

Category:
Ethnography and Folk Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A641868
Materials:
silver
type:
protective amulets