Author
Unknown
Publication Date
1860
Publication Place
Syria (made) -
Subject
Frog
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
Length: 2.9cm
Library
Victoria and Albert Museum
Library Asset ID
1558-1873
Record ID
1558-1873
Library Location
Middle East Section
Date
1860
Notes
Amulets, which were believed to protect the owner against harm of all kinds, were widely worn in the Islamic world. They could take many forms, and acquired their potency from their colour, shape or material. This little frog was described as a âpreservative against the evil eyeâ when it was acquired by the Museum in 1872 as an example of typical Syrian traditional jewellery. It might also represent a toad, which was a popular amulet among the Bedouin for promoting growth and female fertility. It was bought for two shillings, for a pair, at the International Exhibition, London, in 1872.
Malzemeler ve teknikler
Cast silver Silver
Fiziksel açıklama
Small flat cast pendant of a frog hanging by a loop at the top of its head from a ring.
