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1985.50.231

Amulet, metal crucifix with Christ figure. Used as protection against the Evil Eye. At the top of the crucifix is inscribed: 'I N R I'. [CW [OPS move] 8/9/2017]

1985.50.231

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, metal crucifix with Christ figure. Used as protection against the Evil Eye. At the top of the crucifix is inscribed: 'I N R I'. [CW [OPS move] 8/9/2017]
Geographical reference
Italy
Europe > Southern Europe > Italy
Florence Firenze
Cultural groups
Italian
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1902
Date collected
circa 1902
Acquisition information
Loaned: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Brass Metal, Process Cast
Dimensions
Length: max 52 mm, Width: max 34 mm, Depth: max 3 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.50.231

Search terms: Religion, Ornament, Figure, Crucifix, Amulet, Pendant