Necklace

About this object

Narrative

The van Haersolte Collection

Cultural context

Necklace. A decorative way of wearing amulets for protection against evil forces and securing the intervention of the gods on their behalf.

Physical description

Necklace composed of blue cylindrical faience beads alternating with light green beads. They are hung with six yellow and blue charms and blue faience amulets depicting humanoid figures with their hands held to the sides of their faces.