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The Victoria and Albert Museum

The Victoria and Albert Museum
London, United Kingdom

In the Medieval and Renaissance periods it was thought that a 'toadstone' came from the head of a toad, but it is actually a fossilized fish tooth. Toadstones' reputed properties included the detection of poison and protection from kidney disease.

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  • Title: Ring
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: 1500/1600
  • Location: Germany
  • Physical Dimensions: Height: 1.5 cm hoop maximum, Width: 2.15 cm bezel maximum, Depth: 2.7 cm, Diameter: 1.9 cm inside
  • Medium: Engraved silver, toadstone
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