Mihail Chemiakin
Pendant "Protective Hand"
- Catalogue no.: Ch008-01
- Metall: Gilded silver 22k
- Height: 32 mm
- Width: 10 mm
The image of a hand or an open palm with fingers pointing downward was commonly used as an amulet by ancient Middle Eastern tribes. Called the Hand of God, it usually hangs at the entrance to a person’s home or in a car, and is often used in jewellery. The pendant presents a stylized decorative version of the amulet.
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