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1985.50.905

Amulet, shell 'horn'. Naturally curved, terminating in a pointed tip. cream Coloured with dark brown patches. Perforated at wider end with wire suspension loop. [CW [OPS move] 25/9/2017]

1985.50.905

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, shell 'horn'. Naturally curved, terminating in a pointed tip. cream Coloured with dark brown patches. Perforated at wider end with wire suspension loop. [CW [OPS move] 25/9/2017]
Geographical reference
Italy
Europe > Southern Europe > Italy
Naples
Cultural groups
Italian
Person
Field collector E.L.
Field collector Edward Lovett
PRM source Wellcome Institute
PRM source Wellcome Historical Medical Museum
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1908
Date collected
1908
Acquisition information
Loaned: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Shell, Material Metal, Process Perforated, Process Polished
Dimensions
Length: max 181 mm, Depth: max 23 mm, Width: max 27 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.50.905

Search terms: Religion, Ornament, Amulet, Pendant

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