Armenian silver amulet, 1877

Armenian silver amulet, dated 1877. Size: 6½ × 4 cm. It was often hung on a child’s cradle or sewn onto the clothing of small children.

The amulet is teardrop-shaped, with a loop for hanging at the top. The central circle contains a six-pointed star surrounded by crescents and small stars. A basket of flowers is engraved at the top, and floral ornaments run along the edges.