Amulet
1800-1899 (made)
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| Place of origin |
The crescent moon, with its two prominent horns, was a common amulet against the evil eye in Italy. The addition of a human face increased its efficacy.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silver |
| Brief description | Silver amulet shaped like a crescent moon with a human face, Naples (Italy), 1800-1899. |
| Physical description | Flat silver amulet shaped like a crescent moon with a human face, under a stylised crown. |
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| Credit line | Given by Dr W.L. Hildburgh FSA |
| Subject depicted | |
| Summary | The crescent moon, with its two prominent horns, was a common amulet against the evil eye in Italy. The addition of a human face increased its efficacy. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.40-1917 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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