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1985.51.754

Charm against Evil Eye in the shape of a figure. Gold, bent into a cone with repoussé detail. Worn in a child's cap. [SM 04/05/2011]

1985.51.754

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Collection type
Object
Description
Charm against Evil Eye in the shape of a figure. Gold, bent into a cone with repoussé detail. Worn in a child's cap. [SM 04/05/2011]
Geographical reference
China
Asia > Eastern Asia > China
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 Gold Metal, Material Metal Wire, Process Bent, Process Repoussé
Dimensions
Width: max 20 mm, Length: max 32 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.51.754 Other numbers: A 132582 R 12398/ 1936

Search terms: Religion, Ornament, Clothing, Amulet, Hat

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