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1985.52.659

Amulet, a rosary bracelet of white beads on a metal chain, with a metal medallion depicting the Virgin Mary attached to it by a perforated loop. [RB 27/03/2012]


1985.52.659

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, a rosary bracelet of white beads on a metal chain, with a metal medallion depicting the Virgin Mary attached to it by a perforated loop. [RB 27/03/2012]
Long description
Amulet, a rosary bracelet of white beads on a metal chain, with a metal medallion depicting the Virgin Mary attached to it by a perforated loop. The metal medallion is double sided. On one side there is a figure of the Virgin Mary surrounded by an inscription which reads: 'O MARIE CONCUE SANS PÉCHE PRIEZ POUR NOUS OUI AVONS DE COURS A VOUS 1830'. On the other side of the medallion there is a Marian cross, a cross and a 'M', surrounded by star shapes. [RB 27/03/2012]
Geographical reference
Hérault Sète [Cette]
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1931
Date collected
By 1931
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Copper Alloy Metal, Material Bead, Process Struck, Process Inscribed, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Length: max 100 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.52.659 Other numbers: 1270

Search terms: Religion, Ornament, Writing, Amulet, Rosary, Arm Ornament, Religious Object, Inscription