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1985.52.4

Amulet, pendant in the shape of a horned hand, cast in ?gold metal, with a loop for suspension. [ACA 13/02/2012]

1985.52.4

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, pendant in the shape of a horned hand, cast in ?gold metal, with a loop for suspension. [ACA 13/02/2012]
Long description
Amulet, pendant in the shape of a horned hand, cast in ?gold metal, with a loop for suspension. The pendant is a horned hand or mano cornuto, worn to preserve spouse's fidelity and to protect against the evil eye. [ACA 13/02/2012]
Geographical reference
Italy
Europe > Southern Europe > Italy
Naples
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1931
Date collected
By 1931
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Gold Metal, Material Copper Alloy Metal, Process Cast
Dimensions
Height: max 20 mm, Width: max 7 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.52.4 Other numbers: 4 R 13977/ 1936 1752 A 666184

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

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