Amulet
1800-1899 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
The cimaruta amulet represents a sprig of rue, and was used widely in southern Italy in the 19th century. It was traditionally made of silver, like this one, and often incorporated other charms, such as hands and faces or crescent moons.
Object details
| Categories | |
| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Silver |
| Brief description | Silver amulet shaped like a branch (cimaruta), Naples (Italy), 1800-1899. |
| Physical description | Flat silver amulet shaped like a stylised branch. |
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| Credit line | Hildburgh gift |
| Subject depicted | |
| Summary | The cimaruta amulet represents a sprig of rue, and was used widely in southern Italy in the 19th century. It was traditionally made of silver, like this one, and often incorporated other charms, such as hands and faces or crescent moons. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.41-1917 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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