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1985.50.95

Amulet, made from a Neolithic flint arrowhead, mounted in silver with a suspension loop. Used as an amulet against thunderbolts. [CW [OPS move] 19/9/2017]

1985.50.95

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, made from a Neolithic flint arrowhead, mounted in silver with a suspension loop. Used as an amulet against thunderbolts. [CW [OPS move] 19/9/2017]
Geographical reference
Italy
Europe > Southern Europe > Italy
Province of L'Aquila Provincia dell'Aquila
Date / Period
Archaeological period: Neolithic
Date collected
June 1904
Acquisition information
Loaned: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Flint Stone, Material Silver Metal, Process Flaked, Process Recycled
Dimensions
Length: max 47 mm, Width: max 20 mm, Depth: max 4 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.50.95

Search terms: Religion, Archery Weapon, Ornament, Arrow-head, Amulet, Pendant

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