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1985.52.526

Amulet, pendant in the shape of a human skull, carved and incised in bone, perforated and with a metal loop for suspension. [ACA 20/03/2012]

1985.52.526

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, pendant in the shape of a human skull, carved and incised in bone, perforated and with a metal loop for suspension. [ACA 20/03/2012]
Geographical reference
Italy
Europe > Southern Europe > Italy
Naples
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1931
Date collected
By 1931
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Bone, Material Metal, Process Carved, Process Incised, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Height: max 27 mm, Width: max 15 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.52.526 Other numbers: 997 2469 R 15117/ 1936

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

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