Silver Reliquary Pendant With The Lamb Of God ''agnus Dei'', 17th Century

Magnificent silver pendant from the 17th century or earlier, in very good condition, decorated with an engraving of the Lamb of God on one side and the inscription IHS on the other.of God on one side and the inscription IHS on the other.

It was found in Delft, Netherlands.Agnus Dei pendants were worn as amulets against evil and for protection against evil and for protection during pregnancy and childbirth.

The Paschal Lamb (from the Hebrew Pessah,meaning "Passover") is associated with the Jewish feast of Passover and theExodus story in the Old Testament. According to the Bible, God helped the Israelitesescape slavery in Egypt by inflicting various plagues. To protect them from the tenth plague, God ordered them to sacrifice a lamb andtheir entrances, doors and doorposts with its blood. The plague passed over the markedand the Israelites were saved.

Height: 2.5 cm
Width: 1.7 cms