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Framed Print of Gathering Pepper In India, 1579
Woodcut of two men are using long poles to break pepper clusters from tree branches; the clusters are being gathered by women and children, 1579. Black pepper (Piper nigrum) is a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae, cultivated for its fruit, which is usually dried and used as a spice and seasoning called peppercorn. Pepper has been used as a spice in India since it was introduced by South East Asia people in prehistory. Black pepper was a well-known, widespread, expensive, seasoning in the Roman Empire. Pepper was so valuable that it was often used as collateral or even currency. Black Pepper was believed to cure illness such as constipation, diarrhea, earache, gangrene, heart disease, hernia, hoarseness, indigestion, insect bites, insomnia, joint pain, liver problems, lung disease, oral abscesses, sunburn, tooth decay, and toothaches. In Hoodoo, pepper carries out its traditional Mars role by be called on in both protection and in attack magic. Used in works for building protection, strength, confidence, and inventiveness and is often incorporated into blends aimed at martial deities, like war gods. Uses in witchcraft and magic include: protection spells, building strength and a Mars herb. © National Library of Medicine / Science Source
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Media ID 47328380
1579 16th Alchemy Black Blacks Building Gathering Herb Herbaceous India Magic Pepper Perennial Plant Plantae Plants Protection Ritual Seasoning Sixteenth Spells Spice Strength Woodcut Woodcuts
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 19.3cm x 22.5cm (7.6" x 8.9")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
