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1985.52.75

Amulet in the form of a fish made from lava from Vesuvius. [RB 06/02/2012]

1985.52.75

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet in the form of a fish made from lava from Vesuvius. [RB 06/02/2012]
Long description
Amulet in the form of a fish made from lava. There is a perforated hole for the eye, with metal loop for suspension. It is carved with details indicating the mouth, gills and scales. [RB 06/02/2012]
Geographical reference
Italy
Europe > Southern Europe > Italy
Naples Vesuvius
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1931
Date collected
By 1931
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Lava Stone, Process Perforated, Process Carved
Dimensions
Width: max 8 mm, Length: max 25 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.52.75 Other numbers: 135 2437 R 15158/ 1936

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