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1968.13.450

Amulet in the shape of a horse, made of bronze. [El.B 23/10/2008]

1968.13.450

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet in the shape of a horse, made of bronze. [El.B 23/10/2008]
Geographical reference
Italy
Europe > Southern Europe > Italy
Naples
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1905 Archaeological period: Iron Age Etruscan
Date collected
By 1905
Acquisition information
Loaned: 07/1968
Materials and processes
Material Bronze Metal, Process Cast
Dimensions
Length: max 53 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1968.13.450
Research and responses

Relevant publications: The Evil Eye, an Account of this Ancient and Widespread Superstition, by Frederick Thomas Elworthy, London. John Murray, Albemarle Street, 1895. Horns of Honour and Other Studies in the By-ways of Archaeology, by Frederick Thomas Elworthy, London, John Murray, Albemarle Street, 1900.

During the project 'Characterizing the World Archaeology Collections', this object was reclassified in the 'Archaeology/Ethnography' field as 'A' rather than 'E'. [AS 18/01/2010]

Search terms: Religion, Figure, Amulet, Animal Figure