Carved Jade Amulet with Garden Scene and Inscription
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- Amulet - Often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol, an amulet is an object worn as a charm to protect the wearer from an evil, such as disease or witchcraft.
- Verso - Verso is the "back" side of a sheet of paper, art work, coin or medal. The front side is "recto".
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