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1985.52.912

Amulet, pendant in the shape of a clenched hand, made of carved ?shell or ?bone, with a silver mount and loop for suspension. [ACA 18/04/2012]

1985.52.912

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, pendant in the shape of a clenched hand, made of carved ?shell or ?bone, with a silver mount and loop for suspension. [ACA 18/04/2012]
Geographical reference
Europe
Europe
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1931
Date collected
By 1931
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Silver Metal, Material Shell, Material Bone, Process Carved, Process Incised
Dimensions
Height: max 31 mm, Width: max 11 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.52.912 Other numbers: 1787 1715 R 13954/ 1936 A 665984

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

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