Beads from a Rosary
Beads from a Rosary, Italy, early 16th century early 1500s
1952.277
Not on display
Rosaries were devices for counting a sequence of prayers and were the proud possessions of the well to do, along with books of hours. In paintings and miniatures they are often shown looped through the belts of their owners.
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