Set of three French carved limestone witch stones, one on a stone bench and two on the floor
Carved limestone witch stone with pointed pyramid facets, front view
Carved limestone witch stone on a stone bench, angled view
Second limestone witch stone from the set, on the floor
Third limestone witch stone from the set, with broader worn facets
Detail of the carved pyramid points and weathered limestone surface
Set of three French carved limestone witch stones, one on a stone bench and two on the floor
Carved limestone witch stone with pointed pyramid facets, front view
Carved limestone witch stone on a stone bench, angled view
Second limestone witch stone from the set, on the floor
Third limestone witch stone from the set, with broader worn facets
Detail of the carved pyramid points and weathered limestone surface

Set of Three French Limestone Witch Stones (Pierres de Sorcières), 1650 to 1780

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Three hand carved limestone witch stones, known in France as pierres de sorcières, cut from Pierre de Bourgogne with pointed pyramid facets on every face. France, Burgundy or Loire region, 1650 to 1780. Stones of this kind were carved as protective objects, meant to ward off harm. Found in a private estate.

Sold as a set of three. The sizes vary.

Details & Dimensions

Origin
France
Date
1650 to 1780
Materials
Limestone (Pierre de Bourgogne)
Sold as
Set of 3
Condition
Good condition with wear consistent with age and use.
Varied sizes, from 13.5 in to 17 in diameter