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Set of Three 18th Century French Witches’ Stones

$5,093.97
£3,695
€4,314.82
CA$7,043.32
A$7,732.69
CHF 4,034.16
MX$93,576.25
NOK 50,561.91
SEK 47,642.61
DKK 32,208.99

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)Width: 9.85 in (25 cm)Depth: 9.85 in (25 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Stone
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    18th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    18th C
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Tetbury, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DA81446461stDibs: LU9207246770312

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