Title

The Bulla, 1923. Artist: Unknown

Caption

The Bulla, 1923. Amulet given to babies in Ancient Rome, believed to protect against evil spirits. One of a series of WD & HO Wills' Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923).
The Print Collector collection

Date

1923

Credit line

Photo12/Heritage Images/The Print Collector

Reference

HRM19C23_256

Model release

No

License type

Rights managed

Available size

30,2Mb (1,8Mb) / 8,1in x 14,4in / 2438 x 4334 (300dpi)

Keywords

Italy protection country Rome symbol belief color colour luck lucky superstition protected jewellery jewelry Roman location century charm protect concept mythology evil mythological twenties collectible lucky charm amulet pendant evil eye talisman 1920s 20th century Ancient Rome locket The Print Collector cigarette card bulla Unknown WD & HO Wills Wills WD & HO WD & HO Wills