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Summary
A girdle was a loose belt that women wore hooked around the waist and from which might be suspended a pomander (scent holder), an amulet, keys, or a small purse. It might consist of simple gold links or be highly worked, as is this example. The six-pointed star (hexagram) suspended from the girdle was recognized in the mid 16th century by Christians, Jews, and Muslims alike as a symbol that could draw the protection of God to the wearer.
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artwork
german art in the walters art museum
jewellery in the walters art museum
renaissance applied arts in the walters art museum
walters art museum
amulets
Date
1500 - 1599
Source
Walters Art Museum
Link
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