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Set of Three 18th Century French Witches' Stones

$4,690.07per set
£3,420per set
€3,999.65per set
CA$6,550.27per set
A$7,108.66per set
CHF 3,740.27per set
MX$86,370.37per set
NOK 46,827.48per set
SEK 44,092.33per set
DKK 29,863.62per set

About the Item

A wonderful rare set of three 18th Cetury French carved 'Pierres de Sorcieres'.Hand carved polyhedra placed on rooftops and terraces in the 17th Century as protective talismans against witches.Superstition had it that the jagged edges would ensnare the robes preventing them entering buildings in a time of great fear and uncertainty with the occult in France. Still unknown if it was mere folklore...
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.85 in (25 cm)Diameter: 9.85 in (25 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 3
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Stone
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    18th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Gloucestershire, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DA81446461stDibs: LU961446856572

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