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1985.50.526

Coral hand amulet. The cuff of the hand is twisted, and it is partly perforated at the end for suspension. [RH [OPS move] 13/9/2017]


1985.50.526

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Collection type
Object
Description
Coral hand amulet. The cuff of the hand is twisted, and it is partly perforated at the end for suspension. [RH [OPS move] 13/9/2017]
Geographical reference
Rome
Cultural groups
Italian
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1912
Date collected
1912
Acquisition information
Loaned: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Coral, Process Carved, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Depth: max 7 mm, Width: max 10 mm, Length: max 39 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.50.526

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