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good luck charm

Accession Number NWHCM : 2005.297

Description

Gold sheet lamella, good luck charm or amulet, inscription in Greek and Latin, along with magical symobls

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A lamella was a very rare form of amulet or charm, made from a thin sheet of silver or gold, on which was inscribed protective spells. It was then rolled-up to contain the magic and worn around the neck. This example, found in central Norfolk, is only the fifth such gold example ever to be recorded from Roman Britain.

Creation Date 60 AD-150 AD
Material gold
Measurements 0.1 mm
Department Archaeology