Amulettes et talismans de la Chine ancienne. Epigraphie Religion and his confrontation with large-scale

and his confrontation with large-scale mural decoration

This book is the second volume of publications resulting from the work carried out within the framework of the ANR Mespériph project

and far from any preconceived ideas

dedicated to Amun-Re

Amulettes et talismans de la Chine ancienne. Epigraphie Religion and his confrontation with large-scaleIn China, metal amulets constitute an ancient historical heritage but also a tradition whose practice and motivations remain very much alive. Appearing at the beginning of the Han dynasty, around 200 BC, in various forms and designs, similar to coins, amulets fulfilled essential functions in daily life. While they were intended to attract luck in personal and social life, they also acted in the less concrete spheres of mysticism, exorcism, beliefs,