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1985.52.299

Amulet, pendant in the shape of a hand holding a fish, carved in red coral. With a silver mount and loop for suspension. [ACA 02/03/2012]

1985.52.299

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, pendant in the shape of a hand holding a fish, carved in red coral. With a silver mount and loop for suspension. [ACA 02/03/2012]
Geographical reference
Tunisia
Africa > Northern Africa > Tunisia
Tunis
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1931
Date collected
By 1931
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Coral, Material Silver Metal, Process Carved, Process Incised
Dimensions
Height: max 38 mm, Width: max 8 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.52.299 Other numbers: 535 R 15300/ 1936 2596

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