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1985.52.650

Amulet, metal pendant in the shape of a heart, with inscriptions on both sides, and a perforation for suspension. [RB 27/03/2012]

1985.52.650

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, metal pendant in the shape of a heart, with inscriptions on both sides, and a perforation for suspension. [RB 27/03/2012]
Long description
Amulet, metal pendant in the shape of a heart, with inscriptions on both sides, and a perforation for suspension. Both sides of the pendant depict the Sacred Heart, with an inscription and star shapes around the outside, as well as an inscription on the inside, and a cross. The inscription on one side reads: 'Herz Maria Ich mit Gott'. On the other side it reads: 'Herz Jesu Gott mit mir'. [RB 27/03/2012]
Geographical reference
France
Europe > Western Europe > France
Montreuil
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1870
Date collected
1870
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Copper Alloy Metal, Material Bronze Metal, Process Cast, Process Inscribed, Process Perforated, Process Struck
Dimensions
Length x Width: max 25 x 20 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.52.650 Other numbers: 1247

Search terms: Religion, Ornament, Writing, Amulet, Pendant, Inscription, Neck Ornament

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