Talisman Collection

The Menat, 1923. Symbol of the ancient Egyptian goddess Hathor, worn for protection, fertility and virility. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London)

The Hand, 1923. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)

No. 7: The Bridal Procession (Koshi-iri), from the series "The Mouses Wedding
No. 7: The Bridal Procession (Koshi-iri), from the series " The Mouses Wedding (Nezumi no yome-iri)", 1804

Plate with Talismans for Duanwujie (Dragon Boat Festival), Qing dynasty, (1736-1795)
Plate with Talismans for Duanwujie (Dragon Boat Festival), Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Qianlong reign mark and period (1736-1795)

Miniature Black Madonna, 1914-1918. Creator: Unknown
A trench art sculpture featuring a Black Madonna figurine with outstretched arms in the hollow interior of a bullet casing

Knife with an Ivory Handle and Qur anic Inscriptions, Iran, early 19th century

Hand with Niello Decoration, Iran, 11th-12th century. Creator: Unknown
Hand with Niello Decoration, Iran, 11th-12th century. May be a talisman, to protect the bearer

Helmet with Talismanic Inscriptions, Iran, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Helmet with Talismanic Inscriptions, Iran, 18th century. Shi a inscription calling for protection against harm and danger

Bowl with Central Fish Motif, Iran, 13th century. Creator: Unknown
Bowl with Central Fish Motif, Iran, 13th century. Juxtaposition of fish with magical letters suggests the bowl had talismanic properties

Inscribed Seal, Iran, 10th-11th century. Creator: Unknown
Inscribed Seal, Iran, 10th-11th century. " Rely on God; " or " Ali trusts in God"

Pendant, Iran, 11th-12th century. Creator: Unknown
Pendant, Iran, 11th-12th century. May have been a talisman

Seal with Hebrew Inscription, Iran, 10th-11th century. Creator: Unknown
Seal with Hebrew Inscription, Iran, 10th-11th century. May testify to the existence of a Jewish community in eleventh-century Nishapur, or could be a talisman

Pendant with Lion and Scorpion, Iran, 10th century. Creator: Unknown
Pendant with Lion and Scorpion, Iran, 10th century. Believed to be a talisman

Badge with the Virgin and Child, German, ca. 1500. Creator: Unknown
Badge with the Virgin and Child, German, ca. 1500

Bottle-Amulet, 3-2 century BC. Artist: Ancient jewelry
Bottle-Amulet, 3-2 century BC. Found in the collection of Museum of Russian Art, Minneapolis

Necklace, 4th century BC. Artist: Scythian Art
Necklace, 4th century BC. Found in the collection of Museum of Russian Art, Minneapolis

Illuminated manuscript to illustrate Walter Scotts The Talisman, c1830. Artist: Sangorski and Sutcliffe
Illuminated manuscript to illustrate Walter Scotts The Talisman, c1830. Walter Scotts The Talisman, 1825. From The Studio Volume 48. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1909-10]

Inscribed Amulet, 1923. Paper with text and locket designed to hold it. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)

Gnostic Talisman, 1923. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)

The Bulla, 1923. Amulet given to babies in Ancient Rome, believed to protect against evil spirits. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)

The Frog, 1923. In Ancient Egypt, frogs sybolised life and fertility because they appeared after the annual inundation of the River Nile

The Buckle of Isis, 1923. Ancient Egyptian symbol thought to represent eternal life or resurrection. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)

The Utchat, 1923. Ancient Egyptian symbol also known as the Eye of Horus. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)

The Tet, 1923. Letter or symbol found in several ancient alphabets. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)

The Scarab, 1923. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)

The Crescent and Hand, 1923. Islamic symbol of protection. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)

Witch moles paw (Mole Amulet), 18th century. Artist: Anonymous
Witch moles paw (Mole Amulet), 18th century. Found in the collection of the Germanisches Nationalmuseum, Nuremberg

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