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1985.50.9

Amulet, made of pottery, in the form of a human ear. There is a single perforation for suspension. [CW [OPS move] 15/9/2017]

1985.50.9

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Collection type: Object
Description: Amulet, made of pottery, in the form of a human ear. There is a single perforation for suspension. [CW [OPS move] 15/9/2017]
Geographical reference: Italy
Europe > Southern Europe > Italy; Rome
Person: Field collector Walter Leo Hildburgh; PRM source Wellcome Institute; PRM source Wellcome Historical Medical Museum
Date
Date collected: 1910
Acquisition information: Loaned: 1985
Materials and processes: Material Pottery, Process Moulded, Process Perforated
Dimensions: Width: max 24 mm, Depth: max 10 mm, Length: max 45 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1985.50.9

Search terms: Religion, Figure, Pottery, Religious Offering

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