Archaeology — Tudor; 16th century
Coral
Red coral grows in the Mediterranean Sea and regular consignments were imported to England along with other goods from this region such as spices, glass and Italian textiles. Coral was much sought-after, not only for its beauty and colour, but also for its magical properties. Coral beads and jewellery were worn to ward off all manner of ailments and help overcome sorrow and nightmares. A necklace of coral and lodestone was thought to assist in childbirth, and babies' rattles often had coral incorporated into their design.
- Category:
- Archaeology
- Object ID:
- TL74[2529]<2380/b>
- Object name:
- coral
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- —
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- Production date:
- Tudor; 16th century
- Material:
coral
- Measurements/duration:
- L 37 mm, W 9 mm (largest fragment) (overall)
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Archaeological archive
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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