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1985.50.891

Hollow silver fish amulet with a curved tail, incised on the outside with scales, fins and facial features. Perforated through the mouth with a ring for suspension. [RH [OPS move] 21/9/2017]

1985.50.891

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Collection type
Object
Description
Hollow silver fish amulet with a curved tail, incised on the outside with scales, fins and facial features. Perforated through the mouth with a ring for suspension. [RH [OPS move] 21/9/2017]
Geographical reference
Italy
Europe > Southern Europe > Italy
Naples
Cultural groups
Italian
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1906
Date collected
1906
Acquisition information
Loaned: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Silver Metal, Process Cast, Process Incised, Process Bent, Process Beaten, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Depth: max 6 mm, Length: max 48 mm, Width: max 15 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.50.891

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

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