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1968.13.497.1

Amulet, a pellet bell [.1] and a short chain [.2] [El.B 30/10/2008]

1968.13.497.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, a pellet bell [.1] and a short chain [.2] [El.B 30/10/2008]
Geographical reference
Unidentified
Unidentified
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1976
Date collected
By 1976
Acquisition information
Loaned: 07/1968 Found unentered: 02/1976
Materials and processes
Material Silver Metal
Dimensions
Length: max 15 mm, Length: max 66 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1968.13.497.1 Accession number: 1968.13.497.2
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.

Search terms: Religion, Music, Amulet, Musical Instrument, Rattle, Bell