Antique Amulet

Around them, the plate is filled with iconic emblems of ancient Egyptian culture: the winged solar disk, amulets, cobras, ankhs, lotus motifs, and ornamental collars.

Plate VII from L'Ornement Polychrome, this print captures an extraordinary array of Etruscan adornments—gold necklaces, earrings, fibulae (brooches), pendants, and amulets—many set w...

Raised on four elegant legs with feet ending in brass amulets. There are two drawers in front of each table and a third one on the side as well as a shelf at the bottom.

During the Roman period, the cult of the goddess Fortuna was extremely widespread and revered, therefore, it was often depicted on intaglio so that the owners could wear them as prot...

Unmarked but tested for 18 karat gold. This protective amulet is further strengthened by being made out of wood and will also function as a 'touch wood' lucky charm.

The pentagram is a highly precious amulet, its originally name is holy table and its obtains an antique sumerian code, this made in silver.

The serpent wound its way through the 19th century jewelry as an amulet, a talisman, as a good luck charm and symbol of enduring love.

The ring, dating back to the last decade of the 17th century, is made up of a cabochon-cut rock crystal which, when raised, reveals an internal compartment, presumably intended to co...

Beneath this, the plate presents an impressive array of jewelry and personal adornments: circular bracelets and anklets, hoop earrings, seal rings, and amulets, each meticulously ren...

Hallmarked London, 1823 5 1/4” wide x 7 5/8” high Agate was highly valued as a talisman or amulet in ancient times, and has been collected by royalty since antiquity.

Indeed, these stones were used as amulets in order to ward off diseases and bring luck to the owner.

Why You Need This Jade Amulet in Your Life 🔹 Ultimate Protection – In Chinese culture, Foo Lions were placed at entrances to sacred and imperial spaces as powerful guardians.

It has been carved into amulets and decorative objects, and was used in glassmaking The Qing Dynasty Officially the Great Qing, was the Manchu-led last dynasty in the imperial hist...

Ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans used malachite for jewellery and ground it to use as eye shadow. It is used in amulets to protect against the evil eye. In the Middle Ages it was...

In ancient Egypt, it was used for amulets, jewelry, and even ground into powder for eye shadow.

Ancient amulet necklace composed of twenty one well matched graduated banded agate biconical beads measuring 32mm to 17mm and 22 carnelian beads approximately 5mm in diameter.

This Kanzashi is decorated with the figure of a fish, in Japan when it comes to amulets, charms, or Omamori associated with luck and fish, you might encounter designs featuring koi f...

Serpentine imagery was both ornamental and amuletic, as the snake was invoked to protect the wearer from harm.

He wears a war bonnet on his head, and a fur blanket wrapped around his shoulders. A red amulet hangs from his neck along with other beaded necklaces of black beads.

She is adorned with abundant jewelry, most notably a jewel on her chest with a pendant illustrating a Marian scene, symbolizing her Catholic faith, and a coral ship on her sleeve, a ...

Why else use them as amulets, and as amulets crafted from precious, valuable, materials?

Turquoise was believed to have amuletic properties relating to healing, and to offer protection to horse riders from falls and injuries.

The deep red field is animated by stylized animals, abstract botanical figures, and small amuletic motifs that hint at the protective symbolism characteristic of the region.

Not only that, but in her death her head was used as an amulet to vanquish evil. In the end, Medusa was complex, misunderstood and hideous; but also, tragic, beautiful, and a shield...

An unusual and charming antique, this 20th century Chinese charm was once used to adorn the embroidered crown of a traditional children's hat. Amulets such as this were worn on hats ...

It was used to create amulets to protect against evil spirits and to shield homes from negative forces.

A unique, valuable and powerful Protection Amulet from Tibet This necklace features a 7-eye Tibetan Dzi (carnelian) bead, accented with polished carnelian beads.

Since its adoption, in fact, the scarab was considered a powerful amulet with a magical and apotropaic function, since it was considered capable of perceiving invisible forces and, c...

Its use dates back to around 4000 BCE, when it was mined in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula and fashioned into jewellery, amulets, and pigments. The mineral was also highly valued by the anc...

Serpentine imagery was both ornamental and amuletic, as the snake was invoked to protect the wearer from harm.

This piece employs an array of embroidered geometric elements as well as traditional motifs such as animals and talismanic amulets common to the folk weaving tradition of various Tur...

Ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans used malachite for jewellery and ground it to use as eye shadow. It is used in amulets to protect against the evil eye. In the Middle Ages it was...

This is why adventurers sometimes take frog amulets with them to return home safe and sound. The Japanese also like to slip a frog effigy into their wallets to make sure that the mon...

The hooked extensions (Cengel) serve as amulets to deflect evil, while the inner Eye motif (Goz) watches with vigilance, warding off misfortune.

While a popular item for jewels and amulets, the mineral was often ground down and the pigment used as a luscious green paint for architecture or even a vivid green eyeshadow!

The Hamsa, a hand-shaped amulet believed to ward off the evil eye and bring blessings, holds significant cultural and religious meaning in Jewish and broader Middle Eastern tradition...

The selection of classic red & black tones in juxtaposition with blue, peach & green plays beautifully on field & borders alike—further complementing the rich symbolism with a wide a...

Eye of Protection jewels have been a classic amulet for centuries, designed to attract positive energy.

Attached onto the cradle or worn as an amulet, it is believed to protect children. Also called "the merchant stone", Malachite is believed to attract greenbacks, therefore favorable ...

The central field with an intricate lattice work of Traditional Gau (Amulet) design in two shades of blue and white. The main border is a swastika lattice work pattern, handwoven in ...

Health, Magic, and Topaz Symbolism If worn on the left arm, some believed a topaz amulet could protect the wearer from dark magic. In addition, this could relieve arthritis pain, im...

The geometric design features three vertical columns composed of Herati style medallions, serrated palmettes, and protection amulets decorated with diamonds and cruciform motifs.

Flat-woven in durable wool, the shook symbols of the wrapping border represent the tools used to make rugs, as well as wards against the evil-eye amulets seen in the golden-yellow an...

The traditional term Navette refers to the shape of a small naval vessel, but it aslo bears a striking resemblance to the shape of an eye. The amuletic appeal of eye jewels serve as ...

The motifs themselves are stylized interpretations of trees or protective amulets, commonly seen in tribal textiles, symbolizing fertility, protection, and the continuity of life.

It also relates to the system of beliefs in European folklore and healing practices in traditional medicine in Poland that supported neglected, matted hair as an amulet, or as a catc...

Comprising a series of vertical columns adorned with Herati style medallions, serrated palmettes, and protective amulets embellished with diamonds and cruciform motifs, the rug's des...

Shar-I-Tar-Ish's portrait has a reddish hue from the feathers in his headdress and amulet chain, with a brownish taupe color of the upper trim of his costume.

Small octagonal elements scattered throughout the field function as protective amulets, intended to shield the household from adversity.

He set up the Kamiya (Amulet) workshop for manufacturing jewelry, amulets, medallions and miniatures for brooches and rings, at the Bezalel Academy of Arts and design in Jerusalem.

He set up the Kamiya (Amulet) workshop for manufacturing jewelry, amulets, medallions and miniatures for brooches and rings, at the Bezalel Academy of Arts and design in Jerusalem.

Spiritual Beliefs: The Yakut have a strong connection to animism and shamanism, which is reflected in their cultural practices and sometimes in their attire, which may include symbol...

The robe may be made from animal skin, as suggested by the fringe detailing, and is adorned with various amulets and decorations that hold spiritual significance.

Below that, more engraving including names of people (presumably the owners), and other yet to be identified abbreviations (possibly representing Sephardic amuletic verses), as well ...

The cream-colored border is composted of large-scale amulet motifs for good luck and protection, flanked by two rosette and ribbon guard bands.

In the second half of the 18th century, a new generation of amulets came into fashion, worn as a pendant and ornamental pendant on the watch strap or watch chain.

In ancient Egypt, malachite was associated with the goddess Hathor and was used for amulets and eye makeup. Geologically, malachite forms through the weathering of copper ores and...