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1985.52.412

Amulet, pendant in the shape of a horned hand, carved from bone and perforated for suspension. [RB 13/03/2012]

1985.52.412

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, pendant in the shape of a horned hand, carved from bone and perforated for suspension. [RB 13/03/2012]
Long description
Amulet, pendant in the shape of a horned hand, carved from bone and perforated for suspension. This shape of horned hand is known as a 'mano cornuto' and is used as an amulet against the evil eye. [RB 13/03/2012]
Geographical reference
Italy
Europe > Southern Europe > Italy
Rome
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1931
Date collected
By 1931
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Bone, Process Carved, Process Perforated, Process Incised
Dimensions
Length x Width: max 43 x 14 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.52.412 Other numbers: 810 R 13984/ 1936 1803

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

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