This tiny Saint Mary Magdalene medal measures 11.5mm in diameter and is 18K gold vermeil (sterling silver plated with 18K gold) and has the name 'MARIE MADELEINE" inscribed over the image of Mary Magdalene holding her alabaster jar. The reverse of the medal are the French words "PROTEGEZ MOI" (protect me).

This medal is designed after the statue on the altar in the tiny chapel of St. Pilon just above the Cave of La Sainte-Baume in Provence - see last photo.

ALABASTER JAR OF ANOINTING OIL - Mary Magdalene anointed Jesus two times:
The first time was in the house of the Pharisee where Jesus was dining. She brought with her an alabaster box of ointment. Kneeling down she began to wash Jesus' feet with tears and dry them with her hair and kiss his feet and anoint them with the precious ointment. You can find this story in the Gospel of Luke 7:36-50.

The second time was in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper where Jesus was at table. Again she brought her alabaster box of precious ointment. She poured it on Jesus' head. One of the disciples was indignant and believed it was a waste of the expensive oil. Jesus replied, "Amen I say to you, wherever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world, what this woman has done to me shall be told in memory of her." Gospel of Matthew 26:6-13