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Prayer Bead with the Legend of Saint James the Greater
Not on view
This bead is unusual in both form and subject matter. The original owner was likely named James. The inside of the bead shows the trial and execution of one of the two apostles of Jesus called James. The outer scenes illustrate lesser-known, earlier episodes, including when a magician whom James has converted to Christianity dispenses of his books on magic by hurling them into the sea.
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