- Collection type
- Object
- Description
- Shield-shaped gilt copper alloy amulet depicting St. Anthony and the Pig. With a crown and a square suspension loop at the top, and a round loop at the bottom. [RH [OPS move] 12/9/2017]
- Geographical reference
- Cultural groups
- Italian
- Person
- Field collector Walter Leo Hildburgh
- PRM source Wellcome Institute
- PRM source Wellcome Historical Medical Museum
- Date / Period
- Date made: Before 1985
- Date collected
- By 1985
- Acquisition information
- Loaned: 1985
- Materials and processes
- Material Brass Metal, Material Copper Alloy Metal, Material Gilt Metal, Process Struck, Process Cast
- Dimensions
- Depth: max 5 mm, Width: max 45 mm, Length: max 85 mm
- Object numbers
- Accession number: 1985.50.348
Search terms: Animal Gear, Insignia, Religion, Figure, Amulet, Medal, Animal Figure, Horse Accessory
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