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The cases contained spells invoking divine protection, written on thin sheets of gold or on papyrus. The practice originated in Egypt but was later very popular with the Phoenicians, from whom it is likely that it was passed on not only to Cyprus but also to Carthage. Amulet cases continued to be made well into Roman times and may be seen as the prototype for Islamic amulets.
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Title: Gold amulet case
Date: 7th–2nd century BCE
Culture: Cypro-Phoenician
Medium: Gold
Dimensions: Other: 1 1/16 in. (2.7 cm)
Classification: Gold and Silver
Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
Accession Number: 74.51.3321
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