Hildegard of Bingen lithotherapy box
coffret, pierres et explications 58€, pierres seules 40€
Wooden box containing 12 natural stones recommended by Hildegard of Bingen for lithotherapy treatments (Physica, sive Subtilitatum diversarum naturarum creaturarum libri novem, sive Liber simplicis medicinae (1151-1158)).
Minerals included: chrysolite (peridot), beryl, hyacinth (zircon), jasper (heliotrope), ligure (amber), lodestone (magnetite), sapphire (lapis lazuli), chalcedony, rock crystal, chrysoprase, amethyst, carbuncle (garnet). Most of the minerals are left rough, as Hildegard's usage requires.
Explanatory teaching chart for the stones, their associated elements and the uses described.
- Materials
- Boite en bois d'érable, charnière acier laitonné, pierres naturelles
- Dimensions
- "Les pierres qui guérissent selon Hildegarde de Bingen" Michael Gienger.
- Periods
- 12th-13th centuries (Crusades), Hundred Years' War and 15th century, Renaissance, 17th century