- Date
- 1955 – 1965
- Material
- mineral, onyx; fibre
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.0018 a,b
- Description
- A smoothly polished flat onyx stone (a) in a red velour carrying case (b) lined with satin. The stone has a finger depression carved into one side. Inside of the box the satin is marked with “Calmulet” in gold writing. The stone is also accompanied by a small pamphlet, which fits inside the box,…
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- Title
- Amulet
- Date
- 1955 – 1965
- Material
- mineral, onyx; fibre
- Dimensions
- 0.8 (a); 3.0 (b) x 3.5 (a); 7.0 (b) x 5.8 (a); 8.5 (b) cm
- Description
- A smoothly polished flat onyx stone (a) in a red velour carrying case (b) lined with satin. The stone has a finger depression carved into one side. Inside of the box the satin is marked with “Calmulet” in gold writing. The stone is also accompanied by a small pamphlet, which fits inside the box, and explains how the stone is used. The pamphlet reads:“As the ancient Chinese pondered the weighty problems of their time, or contemplated deep philosphies, it was their practice to stroke the smooth polished surface of valuable jade, a habit they found soothing to tired minds and tense nerves.The Egyptians and Greeks of long ago wore amulets, usually suspended from the neck, as a protection from the evil eye. It was a recognized good luck charm. Even the very religious Moslums believed in the power of the amulet.Now the amulet is once more being sought as a potential calmer of jangled nerves. The CALMULET is designed for this purpose. Hold it in the palm of your hand . . . it is especially shaped to nestle there, inviting nervous fingers to gently rub it’s smooth satiny surface.CALMULET a finely cut lustrous onyx will become your personal talisman.”
- Subject
- medicinal
- religious
- superstitions
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.0018 a,b
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- Date
- 1889 – 1900
- Material
- wood; stone
- Catalogue Number
- 104.13.0001 a,b
- Description
- A white stone (marble?) mortar and pestle: a) The mortar is a bowl with thick walls and a small lip carved at one point for pouring the contents or resting the pestle. There is a small carved ring at the foot of the bowl (one can see a mark at the centre and lathe marks where the bowl was turned).…
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- Title
- Mortar; Pestle
- Date
- 1889 – 1900
- Material
- wood; stone
- Dimensions
- 8.0 (a) x 21.5 (b) cm
- Description
- A white stone (marble?) mortar and pestle: a) The mortar is a bowl with thick walls and a small lip carved at one point for pouring the contents or resting the pestle. There is a small carved ring at the foot of the bowl (one can see a mark at the centre and lathe marks where the bowl was turned). The base of the mortar is stamped with the number “3”.b) The pestle has a stone grinding head and a wooden handle. The stone is stamped with the number “3”.
- Subject
- medicinal
- Philip Moore
- education
- Princeton
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 104.13.0001 a,b
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