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1985.49.128

Silver circular halo, or nimbus, for holy image. Circular plaque with embossed floral and crenelated decoration. There is a spike protruding on one side. [ILL [OPS move] 2/10/2017]

1985.49.128

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Collection type
Object
Description
Silver circular halo, or nimbus, for holy image. Circular plaque with embossed floral and crenelated decoration. There is a spike protruding on one side. [ILL [OPS move] 2/10/2017]
Date / Period
Date made: 1700-1800?, uncertain
Date collected
?1910
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Silver Metal, Process Repoussé, Process Forged (Metal)
Dimensions
Diameter: max 78 mm, Depth: max 23 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.49.128

Search terms: Religion, Religious Object

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