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1985.52.1

Amulet, pendant in the shape of a fish. Carved mother of pearl, incised and perforated twice for suspension. [ACA 13/02/2012]

1985.52.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, pendant in the shape of a fish. Carved mother of pearl, incised and perforated twice for suspension. [ACA 13/02/2012]
Geographical reference
France
Europe > Western Europe > France
Paris
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1886
Date collected
1886
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Mother of Pearl Shell, Process Perforated, Process Carved, Process Incised
Dimensions
Width: max 12 mm, Length: max 25 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.52.1 Other numbers: 1 R 15161/ 1936 2440

Search terms: Figure, Religion, Ornament, Fish Figure, Amulet, Pendant, Animal Figure, Neck Ornament