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Gaster's note attached: \"Alum in blue bead holder against evil eye\". See also Gaster Amulet 3<\/a> and Gaster Amulet 4<\/a>.<\/p>

Compare to:<\/p>

Amulet, triangular piece of alum worn by children to avert the evil eye (Science Museum Group, A666042<\/a>)
Bead amulet in form of two pieces of alum (Science Museum Group, A659132<\/a>)
Amulet, in form of two small pieces of alum (Science Museum Group, A659127<\/a>)
Pair of amulets made of blue and amber glass beads, alum, string, cord (British Museum, As1966,01.847.a-b<\/a>)
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" }, { "label": "Former Owner(s)", "value": "Gaster, Moses 1856-1939" }, { "label": "Technique(s)", "value": "beadwork" }, { "label": "Decoration", "value": "

The necklace features three small metal disks embellished with floral decorations. Additionally, two pieces of alum were shaped into triangular forms and incorporated into the necklace. These alum pieces are covered with blue and red beads, adding to the overall design.<\/p>" }, { "label": "Acquisition", "value": "Acquired by The John Rylands Library from the heirs of Moses Gaster in 1954." }, { "label": "Title", "value": "Necklace" }, { "label": "Mode", "value": "Worn around the neck." }, { "label": "Function", "value": "Protection against the evil eye, especially for babies." }, { "label": "Date of Creation", "value": "19th-20th century" }, { "label": "Origin Place", "value": "North Africa, Palestine or Turkey?" }, { "label": "Data Source(s)", "value": "Catalogue description is by Gal Sofer (Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Be'er Sheva); edited by Zsófia Buda." }, { "label": "Language(s)", "value": "No linguistic content" }, { "label": "Physical Location", "value": "The John Rylands Library" }, { "label": "Extent", "value": "height: 180 mm, width: 180 mm." }, { "label": "Shape", "value": "round" }, { "label": "Classmark", "value": "Gaster Amulet 6" }, { "label": "Subject(s)", "value": "Amulets" }, { "label": "Physical Description", "value": "

Crafted with small blue beads, triangular pieces of alum, and three small metal disks adorned with floral decorations.<\/p>

Probably \"Hebron beads\" that are made of glass; tied with white string.<\/p>" }, { "label": "Abstract", "value": "

A necklace made of blue and red beads, and two pieces of alum.<\/p>" }, { "label": "Collection", "value": "Gaster Amulet Collection" }, { "label": "Format", "value": "Jewellery" }, { "label": "Material(s)", "value": "Metal; Glass; Alum; Cotton fibre" }, { "label": "Condition", "value": "

Fine<\/p>" }, { "label": "Date of Acquisition", "value": "1954" } ], "@type": "sc:Manifest", "attribution": "Provided by The University of Manchester.

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