R/1/168 – Drawing of 3 magic squares, one on an amulet.

Collection Number:

R/1/168

Object name:

Drawing of 3 magic squares, one on an amulet.

Object type:

Drawing

The upper square ‘a’ is filled with probably Greek letters (see also R/1/98). The middle square ‘b’ is filled with the numbers: 4 9 2 3 5 7 8 1 6. ‘Magic square for easing childbirth} no 392 MS. VII.’ Lower amulet ‘c’ has an blank 3 by 3 square.