A Walk Through Two Thousand Years of German History
Exhibition 
Permanent Exhibition 100 BC - 1500 Object
Rosary with Cross of Tau pendant
1501/1550
Inv.Nr. AK 2002/1
The Cross of Tau has been considered a means of protection against the plague since the 6th century. It is also the symbol of St. Anthony, who is called on in cases of ergot poisoning or "St. Anthony's fire".
