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1985.50.680

Amulet of silver. Roundals with images of a saint on each side set inside an ornate filigree pendant with a suspension loop at the top. [BA [OPS move] 21/9/2017]


1985.50.680

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet of silver. Roundals with images of a saint on each side set inside an ornate filigree pendant with a suspension loop at the top. [BA [OPS move] 21/9/2017]
Long description
Amulet of silver. Roundals with images of a saint on each side set inside an ornate filigree pendant with a suspension loop at the top. One side has an image and faint text of ?Saint John and the other ?Saint Joseph. [BA [OPS move] 21/9/2017]
Geographical reference
Naples
Cultural groups
Italian
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1906
Date collected
1906
Acquisition information
Loaned: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Silver Metal, Process Filigree, Process Struck, Process Moulded
Dimensions
Width: max 29 mm, Depth: max 5 mm, Length: max 35 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.50.680

Search terms: Religion, Ornament, Insignia, Figure, Medal, Pendant, Amulet, Religious Object