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1985.50.701

Amulet, 'horn' of black horn with cream-coloured striations. The horn is perforated at the top and a metal ring is passed through for suspension. [CW [OPS move] 21/9/2017]


1985.50.701

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, 'horn' of black horn with cream-coloured striations. The horn is perforated at the top and a metal ring is passed through for suspension. [CW [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 Metal, Material Animal Horn, Process Perforated, Process Polished, Process Carved
Dimensions
Width: max 11 mm, Depth: max 7 mm, Length: max 65 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.50.701

Search terms: Religion, Ornament, Amulet, Pendant