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1985.51.316

Coral carved like a clenched fist, with silver mount and suspension loop. Worn as an amulet against Evil Eye. [SM 10/02/2011]


1985.51.316

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Collection type
Object
Description
Coral carved like a clenched fist, with silver mount and suspension loop. Worn as an amulet against Evil Eye. [SM 10/02/2011]
Geographical reference
Cultural groups
Italian
Person
Field collector Edward Lovett
PRM source Wellcome Institute
PRM source Wellcome Historical Medical Museum
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1917
Date collected
1917
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Coral, Material Silver Metal, Material Metal Wire, Process Carved, Process Forged (Metal), Process Bent
Dimensions
Width: max 11 mm, Length: max 32 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.51.316 Other numbers: WW A 180718 AM C lot 175

Search terms: Religion, Ornament, Amulet, Pendant