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1985.52.858

Amulet, a fragment of cowrie shell mounted in silver, with a loop for suspension, worn around the neck by children. [RB 12/04/2012]

1985.52.858

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, a fragment of cowrie shell mounted in silver, with a loop for suspension, worn around the neck by children. [RB 12/04/2012]
Geographical reference
Italy
Europe > Southern Europe > Italy
Po Valley
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1931
Date collected
By 1931
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Cowrie Shell, Material Silver Metal
Dimensions
Length x Width: max 70 x 12 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.52.858 Other numbers: 1661

Search terms: Religion, Children and Childcare, Ornament, Animalia, Amulet, Neck Ornament, Shell