The rectangular case contains an object, possibly a textual amulet, within it.<\/p>" }, { "label": "Former Owner(s)", "value": "Gaster, Moses 1856-1939" }, { "label": "Decoration", "value": "
The metal cases on the necklace come in various forms: four of them are tubes, one is triangular, and one is rectangular.<\/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": "Unknown, possibly for protection." }, { "label": "Date of Creation", "value": "19th-20th century" }, { "label": "Origin Place", "value": "Place of origin not known." }, { "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": "6 sealed metal cases" }, { "label": "Classmark", "value": "Gaster Amulet 34" }, { "label": "Subject(s)", "value": "Amulets" }, { "label": "Physical Description", "value": "
The necklace consists of white and red straps and features six sealed metal cases. Among these cases, four are tube-shaped, one is triangular, and one is rectangular. Size: tube-shaped cases are 65mm - 85mm high, 15mm - 25mm diameter; rectangular piece: 65mm x30 mm; triangular piece: 90mm x 65mm x 65mm.<\/p>" }, { "label": "Abstract", "value": "
A necklace of six metal cases.<\/p>