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1985.52.226

Amulet shaped like a triangle joined to a ring, made of red glass in imitation of cornelian, with a circular hole for suspension. [RB 21/05/2012]

1985.52.226

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet shaped like a triangle joined to a ring, made of red glass in imitation of cornelian, with a circular hole for suspension. [RB 21/05/2012]
Long description
Amulet shaped like a triangle joined to a ring, made of red glass in imitation of cornelian, with a circular hole for suspension. There are four incised horizontal grooves running across the width of the triangle on each side. This is an imitation of cornelian amulets known by the Arabic term talhakimt. [RB 21/05/2012]
Geographical reference
Europe
Europe
Africa
Africa
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1931
Date collected
By 1931
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Glass, Process Perforated, Process Carved, Process Incised
Dimensions
Length x Width: max 57 x 35 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.52.226 Other numbers: 420 300515
Research and responses

This is an imitation of cornelian amulets known by the Arabic term talhakimt. [RB 28/05/2012]

Search terms: Religion, Ornament, Reproduction, Trade, Bead, Amulet, Pendant