Photo © Israel Museum, Jerusalem, by Oded Löbl |
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Necklace
Mashhad, Iran 20th century Gold, hammered D 15 cm Gift of Martha Loeb, Antwerp Accession number: B74.0958 |
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The fish - a repeated motif on this necklace - is an ancient symbol of fertility and a means of warding off the evil eye. It figures in various Eastern cultures, as do the crescent and the star, which are considered cosmic symbols and also feature on protective amulets. Publications: Ben Ami, Alia, ed., In All Their Finery: Jewels from the Jewish World, The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 2002 Exhibition: In All Their Finery: Jewels from the Jewish World, 31/12/2000 - 12/01/2001 Digital presentation of this object was made possible by: The Ridgefield Foundation, New York, in memory of Henry J. and Erna D. Leir |
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