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1985.50.818

Amulet, mother of pearl 'fig' hand. The hand is perforated through the wrist, through which a suspension loop is passed. [CW [OPS move] 21/9/2017]


1985.50.818

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, mother of pearl 'fig' hand. The hand is perforated through the wrist, through which a suspension loop is passed. [CW [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 Metal, Material Mother of Pearl Shell, Process Perforated, Process Carved
Dimensions
Depth: max 8 mm, Width: max 11 mm, Length: max 26 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.50.818

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