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1985.52.708

Amulet, oval insect shell pendant, mounted in silver with a serrated edge, five chains suspended from the bottom, and with loops for suspension. [ACA 29/03/2012]

1985.52.708

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, oval insect shell pendant, mounted in silver with a serrated edge, five chains suspended from the bottom, and with loops for suspension. [ACA 29/03/2012]
Geographical reference
Asia
Asia
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1931
Date collected
By 1931
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Insect Case, Material Silver Metal
Dimensions
Height: max 68 mm, Width: max 27 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.52.708 Other numbers: 1368

Search terms: Religion, Ornament, Animalia, Amulet, Pendant, Animal Part, Neck Ornament

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