Amulet
1700-1799 (made)
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| Place of origin |
Teeth of all kinds were usually thought, in the south German region, to promote growth and fertility. A wolf's tooth might also help a child to grow up brave and strong, as well as helping him practically while teething.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Wolf's tooth mounted in silver |
| Brief description | Wolf's tooth amulet mounted in silver, Nuremberg (Germany), 1700-1799. |
| Physical description | Wolf's tooth set in a decorative silver mount as an amulet. The mount has serrated teeth holding the tooth, with a long hollow tube above, decorated with engraved chevrons and ending in a hollow bead with a loop at the top for suspension. There is a loose silver ring threaded through the loop. The mount is additionally secured by a pin inserted through the top of the tooth. |
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| Credit line | Hildburgh gift |
| Object history | Register: Infant's pendant; wolf's tooth, mounted in silver. Obtained in Neuremberg. Worn to facilitate dentition; the tooth is also used to rub upon the gums. The mounting is a typical one for objects of this kind and period. |
| Summary | Teeth of all kinds were usually thought, in the south German region, to promote growth and fertility. A wolf's tooth might also help a child to grow up brave and strong, as well as helping him practically while teething. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.19-1917 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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