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1985.52.76

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

1985.52.76

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet in the form of a sword/dagger made from lava from Vesuvius. [RB 06/02/2012]
Long description
Amulet in the form of a sword/dagger made from lava. The sword has carved details around the grip area and handle. The blade is curved. There is a perforated hole through the guard of the sword and there is a metal loop for suspension. [RB 06/02/2012]
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 Lava Stone, Process Perforated, Process Carved, Process Incised
Dimensions
Length x Width: max 30 x 18 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.52.76 Other numbers: 135 R 15382/ 1936 2586

Search terms: Religion, Weapon, Ornament, Amulet, Sword, Pendant

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