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1985.51.323

Amulet against evil eye. Mother of pearl carved in form of a clenched fist, with a silver mount and suspension loop. [SM 11/02/2011]


1985.51.323

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet against evil eye. Mother of pearl carved in form of a clenched fist, with a silver mount and suspension loop. [SM 11/02/2011]
Long description
Amulet against evil eye. Mother of pearl carved in form of a clenched fist, with a silver mount and suspension loop. The thumb is projecting through between the index and third finger. [SM 11/02/2011]
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 1933
Date collected
By 1933
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Mother of Pearl Shell, Material Silver Metal, Material Metal Wire, Material Iron Metal, Process Carved, Process Bent, Process Forged (Metal), Process Plated
Dimensions
Width: max 9 mm, Length: max 32 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.51.323 Other numbers: TT 176131 AM C lot 175

Search terms: Religion, Ornament, Amulet, Pendant