Amuletic Brooch

13th century (Medieval)

1.6 cm 1.5 cm 0.3 cm

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This private, devotional brooch is shaped like an "A" and inscribed with the abbreviated prayer of AGLA: Atha Gebri Leilan Adonai ("Thou art mighty forever, O Lord").

Artifact

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6114
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Collection of Warne, England, ca. 1830; Victor Gay, ca. 1887; John Hunt, Dublin, Ireland [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; purchased by Walters Art Museum, 1969.
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en
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2
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