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1985.52.483

Amulet, pendant in the shape of a human skull carved in bone, perforated with a white metal loop for suspension. [RB 19/03/2012]

1985.52.483

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, pendant in the shape of a human skull carved in bone, perforated with a white metal loop for suspension. [RB 19/03/2012]
Geographical reference
Italy
Europe > Southern Europe > Italy
Verona
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1931
Date collected
By 1931
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Bone, Material White Metal, Process Carved, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Length x Width: max 19 x 15 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.52.483 Other numbers: 911 R 15125/ 1936 2477

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