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1985.50.800

Hand amulet. [CW [OPS move] 8/9/2017]


1985.50.800

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Collection type
Object
Description
Hand amulet. [CW [OPS move] 8/9/2017]
Long description
Hand amulet, in the form of a clasped hand holding a heart shaped object. A small circular lug extends from the base of the wrist. The cuff is in high relief and the sleeve fluted. [CW [OPS move] 8/9/2017]
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 Stamped
Dimensions
Depth: max 3 mm, Width: max 14 mm, Length: max 30 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.50.800

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