Amulet
1890-1910 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Thorns, like all sharp or dangerous things, were believed to have the ability to protect against the evil eye. They were worn as amulets in southern Italy.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Thorn set in a silver mount |
| Brief description | Thorn amulet set in a silver mount, Naples (Italy), 1890-1910. |
| Physical description | Amulet made from a large thorn set in a plain silver mount with a loop for suspension at the top, with a loose ring through it. |
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| Credit line | Hildburgh gift |
| Summary | Thorns, like all sharp or dangerous things, were believed to have the ability to protect against the evil eye. They were worn as amulets in southern Italy. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.42-1917 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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