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1985.52.2500

Amulet, a carbonised wooden branch, tapering at one end, from St John's fire, kept in houses to protect against lightning. [ACA 02/08/2012]

1985.52.2500

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, a carbonised wooden branch, tapering at one end, from St John's fire, kept in houses to protect against lightning. [ACA 02/08/2012]
Geographical reference
France
Europe > Western Europe > France
île -de-France Val-d'Oise Pontoise Saint-Clair-sur-Epte
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1931
Date collected
By 1931
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Process Burnt
Dimensions
Width: max 31 mm, Length: max 192 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.52.2500 Other numbers: 5115 2564 R 15448/ 1936

Search terms: Religion, Plant, Amulet, Religious Object