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1985.50.916

Amulet, mother of pearl fish, with incised crosshatched scales. The fish is perforated through the snout and a metal ring is passed through for suspension. [CW [OPS move] 21/9/2017]

1985.50.916

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, mother of pearl fish, with incised crosshatched scales. The fish is perforated through the snout and a metal ring is passed through for suspension. [CW [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 Mother of Pearl Shell, Material Metal Wire, Process Carved, Process Incised
Dimensions
Depth: max 5 mm, Width: max 13 mm, Length: max 55 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.50.916

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