Amulet Collection (#5)

Amulet of a ram-headed deity, 22nd Dynasty or later, c. 945-715 BC (gold)
490952 Amulet of a ram-headed deity, 22nd Dynasty or later, c.945-715 BC (gold) by Egyptian, Third Intermediate Period (c.1069-664 BC); 2.5x0.6x1.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr

Winged scarab (faience)
HSC325600 Winged scarab (faience) by Egyptian, Late Period (715-332 BC); width: 13 cm; Private Collection; Photo eHeini Schneebeli; Egyptian, out of copyright

Dolphin Sealstone, Crete, Middle Minoan, c. 1800-1700 BC (gold)
AMQ115731 Dolphin Sealstone, Crete, Middle Minoan, c.1800-1700 BC (gold) by Minoan; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; out of copyright

Interior of the coffin of Imenemipet depicting the wedjat eye
XIR200009 Interior of the coffin of Imenemipet depicting the wedjat eye and a woman with raised arms, 21st-22nd Dynasty (painted wood) by Egyptian, Third Intermediate Period (c.1069-664 BC); Louvre

Scarab from a mummy, from Thebes (faience)
XLC218286 Scarab from a mummy, from Thebes (faience) by Egyptian, New Kingdom (c.1567-1085 BC); Musee de la Vieille Charite, Marseille, France; Egyptian, out of copyright

French colonies: objects of the Arawak, the first inhabitants of Martinique in the West
JLJ4687692 French colonies: objects of the Arawak, the first inhabitants of Martinique in the West Indies. Engraving of the 19th century Chartres, Musee des Beaux Arts by French School

Mandala de vajravarami the goddess dances (in the center) its name means "
JLJ4689121 Mandala de vajravarami the goddess dances (in the center) its name means " adamantine laie". Tibet, 19th century

Woman from Cairo - Veiled Date: circa 1908

Bulla, Bog of Allen, County Kildare, Late Bronze Age, 800-700 BC
XBP390402 Bulla, Bog of Allen, County Kildare, Late Bronze Age, 800-700 BC (metal covered in gold foil) by Bronze Age (2000-600 BC); length: 6.4 cm; National Museum of Ireland, Dublin

Mounted Rock Crystal, 500s-600s (gold, quartz, almandine)
491473 Mounted Rock Crystal, 500s-600s (gold, quartz, almandine) by Byzantine School (7th century); h:10.20 w:1.90 d:1.60 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Amulet (jadeite)
834171 Amulet (jadeite) by Taino Culture; height: 17 cm; Fundacion Garcia Arevalo, Dominican Republic; Photo eDirk Bakker; Dominican, out of copyright

Heart Scarab of Hati-iay (quartzite & traces of gold leaf)
496196 Heart Scarab of Hati-iay (quartzite & traces of gold leaf) by Egyptian, New Kingdom (c.1567-1085 BC); 2.4 x 5.2 x 6.8 cm cm; Walters Art Museum, Baltimore

Two wedjat eye amulets (obsidian)
HSC249000 Two wedjat eye amulets (obsidian) by Egyptian, Late Period (715-332 BC); Private Collection; (add.info.: top = 1.9cm, bottom = 1.7cm; ); Photo eHeini Schneebeli; Egyptian, out of copyright

Amulet (engraving)
2805372 Amulet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Amulet. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb (SPCK)

Darma and Chaplets
Engraving of Darma, a saint of Japan, accompanied by engravings of chaplets, known as malas in Buddhism, which are said to represent humanitys mortal desires

Benediction of Amulets by Kami Priests
Kami are spirits that are worshipped in the religion of Shinto. These spirits can be in the form of elements of the landscape, forces of nature

Bisharin tribesman of the Nubian Desert, near Aswan, Egypt
Bisharin tribesman of the Nubian Desert, living at an encampment near Assuan (Aswan), Egypt. He is holding a large sword. Date: 1922

Good Luck Card - Penzance - Lawson Wood - Black Cat and Red Horseshoe Date: circa 1937

Pphallic amulet in bone, 3rd-2nd century BC
LRI4685886 Pphallic amulet in bone, 3rd-2nd century BC. by Phoenician, (3rd century BC); Museo Arqueologico, Ibiza, Spain; (add.info.: Phenician civilization: phallic amulet in bone)

Mummy of Nesmin with plant wreath, mummy mask and other cartonnage elements, 200-30 BC
3613974 Mummy of Nesmin with plant wreath, mummy mask and other cartonnage elements, 200-30 BC by Egyptian Ptolemaic Period (332-30 BC); 174 long cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Amuletic disk (hypocephalus) made for Tasheritenkhonsu, c. 664-525 BC (linen and plaster)
3483453 Amuletic disk (hypocephalus) made for Tasheritenkhonsu, c.664-525 BC (linen and plaster) by Egyptian 26th Dynasty (664-525 BC); diam: 20 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Heart Scarab of Hati-iay (quartzite & traces of gold leaf)
496195 Heart Scarab of Hati-iay (quartzite & traces of gold leaf) by Egyptian, New Kingdom (c.1567-1085 BC); 2.4 x 5.2 x 6.8 cm cm; Walters Art Museum, Baltimore

Amulet of Bastet, c. 1069-715 BC (hematite)
499839 Amulet of Bastet, c.1069-715 BC (hematite) by Egyptian, Third Intermediate Period (c.1069-664 BC); 4.4x1.1x2.8 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Norman O. Stone and Ella A

Bulla with inscription, Sasanian Period, 4th Century (ceramic)
CH443734 Bulla with inscription, Sasanian Period, 4th Century (ceramic) by Persian School; height: 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: inscription reads the Mazdeen, the Lord Shapur)

Egyptian amulets, from Abydos, probably 18th Dynasty, New Kingdom, c
AMQ107040 Egyptian amulets, from Abydos, probably 18th Dynasty, New Kingdom, c.1555-1337 BC (faience blue glazed pottery) by Egyptian; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Art Tibet. Mandala d Akshobhya: the wheel of time. Gouache, 19th century
JLJ4689134 Art Tibet. Mandala d Akshobhya: the wheel of time. Gouache, 19th century. Paris, Musee Guimet by Tibetan School (19th century); Musee Guimet, Paris, France; (add.info.: Art Tibet)

Christian antiquite: metal plate decorated with a cross of St. Anthony, Gnostic talisman
JLJ4566546 Christian antiquite: metal plate decorated with a cross of St. Anthony, Gnostic talisman. From Greece. Paris, Louvre Museum by Anonymous; Louvre, Paris

Bes, remounted as pin, c. 1075-656 BC or later (glazed faience)
425403 Bes, remounted as pin, c.1075-656 BC or later (glazed faience) by Egyptian, Third Intermediate Period (c.1069-664 BC); 4.1x2.2x1.9 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Egyptian amulets, beads and pendants (gold, faience and semi-precious stones)
AMQ110409 Egyptian amulets, beads and pendants (gold, faience and semi-precious stones) by Egyptian; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Mars and Venus (oil on board)
AGN125631 Mars and Venus (oil on board) by Etty, William (1787-1849); 24.8x17.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; English, out of copyright

Mummy of Nesmin (detail of Anubis on feet), 200-30 BC
3613977 Mummy of Nesmin (detail of Anubis on feet), 200-30 BC by Egyptian Ptolemaic Period (332-30 BC); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: From Egypt, Northern Upper Egypt)

Adoration of the Rising Sun in the Form of the Falcon Re-Horakhty, New Kingdom, c
BAL85717 Adoration of the Rising Sun in the Form of the Falcon Re-Horakhty, New Kingdom, c.1150 BC (papyrus) by Egyptian 20th Dynasty (1200-1085 BC); British Museum, London, UK; Egyptian

Mummy portrait of a young girl, inscribed Didyme, 7 Years Old
FIT111257 Mummy portrait of a young girl, inscribed Didyme, 7 Years Old, 180-200 AD (encaustic wax on panel) by Egyptian, Roman Period (c.30 BC - AD 337); height: 34.8 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

Portrait of Philip Augustus II (1165-1223) King of France
CHT176881 Portrait of Philip Augustus II (1165-1223) King of France, engraved by Constant Louis Lorichon, 1841 (colour litho) by Chasselat

Dr. Faust in his workshop Copper engraving by Rembrandt Harmensch van Rijn (1606 - 1669)
JLJ4583082 Dr. Faust in his workshop Copper engraving by Rembrandt Harmensch van Rijn (1606 - 1669). The luminous disc that appears in front of the window copies the inscription of a metal amulet

Gold bulla, 1-79 AD (gold)
1216513 Gold bulla, 1-79 AD (gold) by Roman, (1st century AD); height: 10 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info)

Magical pendant, 3rd - 4th century AD (gold & heliotrope)
3036873 Magical pendant, 3rd - 4th century AD (gold & heliotrope) by Roman; length: 4.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The outer edge of the plain bezel with a fringe of granulation)

Russian custom - Wedding - 1860: pre-wedding ceremony. Godfather
XEE4152363 Russian custom - Wedding - 1860: pre-wedding ceremony. Godfather and godmother bless future marriages. The godfather presents to them the image of Christ or the Virgin

Amulet (stone)
834172 Amulet (stone) by Taino Culture; height: 17 cm; Museo del Hombre Dominicano, Dominican Republic; Photo eDirk Bakker; Dominican, out of copyright

Necklace with amulet (stone)
834165 Necklace with amulet (stone) by Taino Culture; height: 5.2 cm; Museo del Hombre Dominicano, Dominican Republic; Photo eDirk Bakker; Dominican, out of copyright

Amulet of silver, Sweden (engraving)
3635898 Amulet of silver, Sweden (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Amulet of silver, Sweden)

Djed Pillar Amulet (faience & bright blue glaze)
615787 Djed Pillar Amulet (faience & bright blue glaze) by Egyptian, Late Period (715-332 BC); 12.8x4.3x1.6 cm; Freud Museum, London

Amulet in the shape of a phallus (bronze)
614892 Amulet in the shape of a phallus (bronze) by Roman; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Siena, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Amuleto a forma di fallo); Photo eNicol Orsi Battaglini; out of copyright

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

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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.