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1985.52.668

Amulet, a pendant with two faces, one side depicting Christ, the other Death, carved in bone and perforated for suspension. [ACA 27/03/2012]

1985.52.668

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, a pendant with two faces, one side depicting Christ, the other Death, carved in bone and perforated for suspension. [ACA 27/03/2012]
Geographical reference
France
Europe > Western Europe > France
Aveyron Rodez
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1931
Date collected
By 1931
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Bone, Process Carved, Process Incised, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Height: max 15 mm, Width: max 13 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.52.668 Other numbers: 1295 2498 R 15154/ 1936

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