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1985.50.661

Silver amulet in the shape of a frog with a human face, with incised decoration on one side. There is a loop at the top for suspension. [RH [OPS move] 21/9/2017]


1985.50.661

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Collection type
Object
Description
Silver amulet in the shape of a frog with a human face, with incised decoration on one side. There is a loop at the top for suspension. [RH [OPS move] 21/9/2017]
Geographical reference
Naples
Cultural groups
Italian
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1906
Date collected
1906
Acquisition information
Loaned: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Silver Metal, Process Perforated, Process Incised, Process Moulded, Process Cast
Dimensions
Height: max 29 mm, Depth: max 1 mm, Width: max 14 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.50.661

Search terms: Religion, Ornament, Figure, Amulet, Pendant, Animal Figure