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1985.51.275

Acorn shaped pendant with clear glass 'nut' and copper alloy cup. Used as an amulet against lightning [SM 03/02/2011]

1985.51.275

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Collection type
Object
Description
Acorn shaped pendant with clear glass 'nut' and copper alloy cup. Used as an amulet against lightning [SM 03/02/2011]
Long description
Acorn shaped pendant with clear glass 'nut' and copper alloy cup. Used as an amulet against lightning. The cup has two chain links attached to the end. The inside of the glass is dirty and suggests that it once contained something. [SM 03/02/2011]
Cultural groups
English
Person
Field collector Edward Lovett
PRM source Wellcome Institute
PRM source Wellcome Historical Medical Museum
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1933
Date collected
By 1933
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Glass, Material Copper Alloy Metal, Process Blown, Process Moulded, Process Bent
Dimensions
Width: max 15 mm, Length: max 38 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.51.275 Other numbers: R 11007/ 1936 R 9478 A J AM C

Search terms: Religion, Ornament, Amulet, Pendant, Neck Ornament

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