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1985.51.188

Charm for luck. Plant nut/seed that has been perforated and fitted with decorative copper alloy mountings at the top and bottom. [SM 26/01/2011]


1985.51.188

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Collection type
Object
Description
Charm for luck. Plant nut/seed that has been perforated and fitted with decorative copper alloy mountings at the top and bottom. [SM 26/01/2011]
Long description
Charm for luck. Plant nut/seed that has been perforated and fitted with decorative copper alloy mountings at the top and bottom. The mountings have decorative perforations and a textured stamp pattern. The bottom mounting has a loop and the top has a loop and a wire link. [SM 26/01/2011]
Cultural groups
English
Person
Field collector Edward Lovett
PRM source Wellcome Institute
PRM source Wellcome Historical Medical Museum
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1911
Date collected
1911
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Copper Alloy Metal, Material Metal Wire, Material Plant Nut, Material Plant Seed, Process Perforated, Process Forged (Metal), Process Stamped
Dimensions
Width: max 32 mm, Length: max 42 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.51.188 Other numbers: R 11054/ 1936 R 9539 AM C

Search terms: Religion, Plant, Amulet