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1985.50.7.2

Amulet formed of a lump of pearl with a copper alloy suspension ring, and two chain links. For the other associated amulets see [1985.50 .1 & .3 - .5] [RH [OPS move] 12/9/2017]

1985.50.7.2

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Collection type: Object
Description: Amulet formed of a lump of pearl with a copper alloy suspension ring, and two chain links. For the other associated amulets see [1985.50 .1 & .3 - .5] [RH [OPS move] 12/9/2017]
Geographical reference: Italy
Europe > Southern Europe > Italy
Cultural groups: Italian
Person: Field collector Walter Leo Hildburgh; PRM source Wellcome Institute; PRM source Wellcome Historical Medical Museum
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1910
Date collected: 1910
Acquisition information: Loaned: 1985
Materials and processes: Material Mother of Pearl Shell, Material Copper Alloy Metal, Process Perforated, Process Bent
Dimensions: Depth: max 12 mm, Width: max 13 mm, Length: max 45 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1985.50.7.2

Search terms: Animalia, Religion, Animal Part, Amulet