Photo © The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, by Oleg Kalashnikov |
|
|
Toddler's anklet with bells
Baghdad, Iraq Mid-20th century Gold and glazed ceramic Diam: 5.5 cm Gift of Yitzhak Sa'at, Jerusalem Accession number: B69.0485 |
|
|
The ringing of the bells served to keep track of babies who were taking their first steps. The sound was also thought to ward off demons. Digital presentation of this object was made possible by: The Ridgefield Foundation, New York, in memory of Henry J. and Erna D. Leir |
|
