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2004.18.81

Silver 'Star of David' shaped pectoral cross, hinged, with a ring for suspension. [JP 11/3/2004]


2004.18.81

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Collection type
Object
Description
Silver 'Star of David' shaped pectoral cross, hinged, with a ring for suspension. [JP 11/3/2004]
Long description
Openwork 'Star of David' with a circle in the centre inside of which is incised a cross. Each point of the star ends in a trefoil shape except for one which ends with a hinge. Attached to the hing is a square with a suspension ring. The pendant is identically incised on both sides with lines and small circles in each of the segments of the trefoils. [JP 11/3/2004]
Geographical reference
Person
Field collector David Roden Buxton
PRM source Bent Einer Juel-Jensen
PRM source Cicely Mary Juel-Jensen
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1940
Date collected
1940 - 1945
Acquisition information
Donated: 01/2004
Materials and processes
Material Silver Metal, Process Incised
Dimensions
Length x Width 43 x 23 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 2004.18.81

Search terms: Religion, Ornament, Cross, Pendant