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1985.51.262.1

Carved wooden acorn in two pieces [.1-.2]. Used as an amulet against lightning. [SM 02/02/2011]

1985.51.262.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Carved wooden acorn in two pieces [.1-.2]. Used as an amulet against lightning. [SM 02/02/2011]
Long description
Carved wooden acorn in two pieces [.1-.2]. Used as an amulet against lightning. [.1] is the acorn nut section and [.2] is the top cup. The two are threaded and screw together. [.1] is hollowed out inside. [SM 02/02/2011]
Cultural groups
English
Person
Field collector Edward Lovett
PRM source Wellcome Institute
PRM source Wellcome Historical Medical Museum
Date / Period
Date made: Before 06/1916
Date collected
June 1916
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Process Carved, Process Hollowed, Process Turned
Dimensions
Width: max 24 mm, Length: max 66 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.51.262.1 Accession number: 1985.51.262.2 Other numbers: R 11018/ 1936 R 9466 M AM C

Search terms: Religion, Ornament, Amulet

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