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Agate and rock crystal amulet with a silver mount - Germany 17th century
Agate and rock crystal amulet with a silver mount - Germany 17th century - Curiosities Style
Ref : 125690
2 200 €
Period :
17th century
Provenance :
Germany
Medium :
Gemstone and silver
Dimensions :
L. 1.97 inch X l. 1.18 inch
Bergmans Scott Fine Arts

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Agate and rock crystal amulet with a silver mount - Germany 17th century

An antique 17th-century object, an amulet or talismanic pendant mounted in silver, set with a natural stone composed of red and white banded agate extending into a translucent rock crystal point. The stone displays a natural layered structure, typical of banded chalcedony, with a transition to a clear quartz forming a point, likely intentionally preserved for its symbolic and protective qualities. The antique silver mount conforms to the shape of the stone and features a silver bail. This type of amulet was worn in the 17th century as a protective object or talisman, the combination of agate and rock crystal being renowned for their apotropaic virtues. A beautiful object for a curiosity, collector, or cabinet of curiosities.

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