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1985.52.455

Amulet, pendant in the shape of a hand with an extended index finger, carved in bone, and perforated for suspension. [ACA 15/03/2012]

1985.52.455

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, pendant in the shape of a hand with an extended index finger, carved in bone, and perforated for suspension. [ACA 15/03/2012]
Long description
Amulet, pendant in the shape of a hand with an extended index finger, carved in bone, and perforated for suspension. On the index finger there are painted four black dots in a diamond shape, and a single red dot on the little finger. [ACA 15/03/2012]
Geographical reference
Italy
Europe > Southern Europe > Italy
Padua
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1931
Date collected
By 1931
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Bone, Material Pigment, Process Carved, Process Incised, Process Painted
Dimensions
Height: max 40 mm, Width: max 13 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.52.455 Other numbers: 881 R 13857/ 1936 A 665957

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

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