Amulet Collection (page 6)

Brooch in the Form of a Six-Pointed Star, late 700s-early 800s
500386 Brooch in the Form of a Six-Pointed Star, late 700s-early 800s (gold with repousseand filigree decoration, copper backplate) by Carolingian School; v cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Marten head (rock crystal)
CH5455 Marten head (rock crystal) by German School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Late 16th century carved animal head for a zibellino)

Gem portraying the Egyptian Gnostic solar icon of Chnoubis (engraving)
DGC405752 Gem portraying the Egyptian Gnostic solar icon of Chnoubis (engraving) by English School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bronze Age seal stones and impressions, Cretan, c. 1600 BC
AMQ115762 Bronze Age seal stones and impressions, Cretan, c.1600 BC by Minoan; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Ashmolean Ref numberS: AN1938.1040, 973, 955, 1026, 978)

Scarab with Heron, from Tomb of Tutankhamun, New Kingdom (gold & cornelian)
XBP231805 Scarab with Heron, from Tomb of Tutankhamun, New Kingdom (gold & cornelian) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Egyptian National Museum, Cairo

Falcon (sheet gold)
HSC223685 Falcon (sheet gold) by Egyptian, Third Intermediate Period (c.1069-664 BC); height: 1.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eHeini Schneebeli; Egyptian, out of copyright

Statuette of a woman giving birth, given to pregnant women for a successful delivery
CHT236071 Statuette of a woman giving birth, given to pregnant women for a successful delivery, from Alexandria (terracotta) by Egyptian Ptolemaic Period (332-30 BC); Private Collection; (add.info)

Marten head (rock crystal)
5320736 Marten head (rock crystal) by German School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Late 16th century carved animal head for a zibellino)

The two Adventurers and the Talisman. Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-95)
GIA4780883 The two Adventurers and the Talisman. Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-95). Illustration by FranAzois Chauveau (1613-1676). Edition of 1728

Mandala de Sarvavid Vairocana ceiling of the potala palace a lhasa
JLJ4689143 Mandala de Sarvavid Vairocana ceiling of the potala palace a lhasa. Tibet, 18th-19th century. Paris, Musee Guimet by Tibetan School (18th century); Musee Guimet, Paris

Faience amulet of Bes nursing a Horus, c. 770-715 BC (glazed faience)
1216402 Faience amulet of Bes nursing a Horus, c.770-715 BC (glazed faience) by Egyptian 25th Dynasty (780-656 BC); height: 8.2 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Amulet (shell)
834188 Amulet (shell) by Taino Culture; Museo Arqueologico Altos de Chavon, Dominican Republic; Photo eDirk Bakker; Dominican, out of copyright

The Stanley Bicycle Show at the Agricultural Hall, some of the Novelties (engraving)
1042668 The Stanley Bicycle Show at the Agricultural Hall, some of the Novelties (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait with watch and sadness
Zachar Rise

Ju-ah-kis-gaw, Woman With Her Child in a Cradle, 1835. Creator: George Catlin
Ju-ah-kis-gaw, Woman With Her Child in a Cradle, 1835

Amulet Carved in Intaglio (Incised), Coptic, 6th-7th century. Creator: Unknown
Amulet Carved in Intaglio (Incised), Coptic, 6th-7th century

Amulet, Coptic, 4th-7th century. Creator: Unknown
Amulet, Coptic, 4th-7th century

Locket, French, 14th century. Creator: Unknown
Locket, French, 14th century

Hilya (Votive Tablet), second half of 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Hilya (Votive Tablet), second half of 18th century

A man from Syria and an Egyptian Woman. Date: 1821

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Bottle-Amulet, 3-2 century BC. Artist: Ancient jewelry
Bottle-Amulet, 3-2 century BC. Found in the collection of Museum of Russian Art, Minneapolis

Necklace, 4th century BC. Artist: Scythian Art
Necklace, 4th century BC. Found in the collection of Museum of Russian Art, Minneapolis

Saul and the Witch of Endor. Detail: Grimoire, 1526. Artist: Cornelisz van Oostsanen, Jacob (ca. 1470-1533)
Saul and the Witch of Endor. Detail: Grimoire, 1526. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Saul and the Witch of Endor, 1526. Artist: Cornelisz van Oostsanen, Jacob (ca. 1470-1533)
Saul and the Witch of Endor, 1526. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Compendium rarissimum totius Artis Magicae... 1775. Artist: Anonymous
Compendium rarissimum totius Artis Magicae... 1775. Private Collection

Discourse on Geomancy, ca 1685. Artist: Anonymous
Discourse on Geomancy, ca 1685. Found in the collection of British Library

Birth Amulet, 18th century. Artist: Anonymous
Birth Amulet, 18th century. Private Collection

Inscribed Amulet, 1923. Paper with text and locket designed to hold it. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)

Gnostic Talisman, 1923. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)

Amulet-Box, 1923. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)

The Bulla, 1923. Amulet given to babies in Ancient Rome, believed to protect against evil spirits. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)

The Frog, 1923. In Ancient Egypt, frogs sybolised life and fertility because they appeared after the annual inundation of the River Nile

The Buckle of Isis, 1923. Ancient Egyptian symbol thought to represent eternal life or resurrection. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)

The Utchat, 1923. Ancient Egyptian symbol also known as the Eye of Horus. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)

The Tet, 1923. Letter or symbol found in several ancient alphabets. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)

The Abraxas, 1923. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)

Witch moles paw (Mole Amulet), 18th century. Artist: Anonymous
Witch moles paw (Mole Amulet), 18th century. Found in the collection of the Germanisches Nationalmuseum, Nuremberg

Scarab in amethyst, Ancient Egyptian, 13th century BC. The Ancient Egyptians worshipped scarab beetles as an embodiment of the god Khepri and carried amulets in the shape of the insects

Various Egyptian Containers. Located in the collection, Egyptian Museum, Berlin

Amulet, Egyptian. Located in the collection, Egyptian Museum, Berlin

The back of a gold winged ba amulet, Ptolemaic period, Egypt, 4th-1st century BC. According to Ancient Egyptian belief, ba was one of the five parts of the soul

Celtic Gold Amulets, from the Treasure of Szarazd-Regly, Tolna County, Hungary, c. 6th century BC
Celtic Gold Amulets, from the Treasure of Szarazd-Regly, Tolna County, Hungary, c.6th century BC. 1-1 1/2 diameter Embossed gold leaf

Bone phallic amulet, 3rd century
Romano-celtic bone phallic lucky amulet or fertility charm, 3rd century

Roman Phallic Amulet
Roman phallic amulet made of bone in the Dorset County Museum

Protective Maori amulet, 19th century
A protective jade Tiki pendant, worn as an amulet at the throat of a Maori chief, now at the Horniman Museum in London, 19th century

Inuit carving of a human figure, 19th century
Western Inuit ivory carving of a human figure, probably a shamans charm. From the British Museums collection, 19th century

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"Unveiling the Mystical Power: The Enigmatic World of Amulets" Step into the enchanting realm of amulets, where ancient cultures and religious beliefs converge to protect and empower. From the bustling streets of Cairo, a veiled Egyptian woman delicately adorns herself with an amulet, seeking divine guidance in her daily life. In Chatillon-sur-Chalaronne, Ain, France, Muslim symbols grace a car's interior as a testament to faith and safeguard against evil forces. Meanwhile, in Europe's Jewish Museum Berlin, intricate amulets serve as tangible expressions of divine protection within Judaism. Traveling further west to Paris, France, we encounter a Buddhist medal that embodies spiritual enlightenment and serves as a source of solace for its wearer. Similarly in France but from another perspective comes a symbol representing Muslim protection - an emblematic reminder of strength amidst adversity. Delving deeper into history reveals fragments from the Book of the Dead on papyrus originating from Egypt. These sacred texts were believed to guide souls through the afterlife while providing them with essential talismans for their journey. Ancient Egypt truly emerges as an epicenter for amulet craftsmanship; ceramic artifacts discovered in Budapest showcase their exquisite artistry. Amongst these treasures are Egyptian amulets meticulously crafted to harness supernatural powers and offer protection against malevolent spirits. Zooming closer into Luxor statue cache (stone), we witness two captivating details: Iwnit gracefully holds an ankh - symbolizing eternal life - while Hathor clutches this same emblem tightly. Both figures embody divinity and bestow blessings upon those who seek their favor. Amulets transcend time and geography; they bridge gaps between cultures by uniting humanity under shared desires for safety and prosperity. As we unravel their secrets one by one, these mystical charms continue to captivate our imagination – reminding us that even in our modern world filled with uncertainty, there is solace to be found in the ancient wisdom of amulets.