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1985.52.207

Amulet, textile heart shape pendant containing pieces of 'yrtos' [Easter Bread], with a cross motif and a loop for suspension. [RB 23/02/2012]

1985.52.207

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, textile heart shape pendant containing pieces of 'yrtos' [Easter Bread], with a cross motif and a loop for suspension. [RB 23/02/2012]
Geographical reference
Ukraine
Europe > Eastern Europe > Ukraine
Kiev
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1931
Date collected
By 1931
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Textile, Material Cotton Seed Fibre Textile Plant, Material Bead, Material Metal Wire, Material Sequin, Material Felt Wool Textile Animal, Material Foodstuff, Process Stitched
Dimensions
Length x Width: max 40 x 29 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.52.207 Other numbers: 391

Search terms: Religion, Food and Drink, Ornament, Amulet, Food, Pendant, Neck Ornament, Religious Object