Spherical goa stone

Made:
1600-1700

Spherical goa stone, used as a remedy for many diseases, in elaborately chased silver gilt case, 17th century

Details

Category:
Ethnography and Folk Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A642465
Materials:
case, gold and case, silver
type:
goa stones

Parts

Spherical Goa stone, 1601-1700

Spherical Goa stone, 1601-1700

Measurements:
overall: 65 mm 60 mm, .24 kg
Object Number:
A642465 Pt1
type:
amulet