Chased and engraved silver heart-shaped pendant adorned with a spherical bezoar set and surrounded by florets; reverse with monogram of Christ surrounded by cut leaves and flowers.
Germany, late 15th century
H. with setting 3.7 cm - Gross weight: 13.2 g (small dents)
This rare pendant placed the loved one under a double protection, that of the antidote protecting against poison and plague, but also the divine protection of Christ.
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