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1985.52.1110

Amulet, diamond shaped purple velvet pendant, edged with gold thread and metal wire, with a green silk tassel, with a loop for suspension. [ACA 02/05/2012]

1985.52.1110

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, diamond shaped purple velvet pendant, edged with gold thread and metal wire, with a green silk tassel, with a loop for suspension. [ACA 02/05/2012]
Long description
Amulet, diamond shaped purple velvet pendant, edged with gold thread and metal wire, with a green silk tassel, with a loop for suspension. The purple velvet is a very deep colour it looks almost black. [ACA 02/05/2012]
Geographical reference
Europe
Europe
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1931
Date collected
By 1931
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Velvet Textile, Material Copper Alloy Metal, Material Metal Wire, Material Silk Textile Animal, Process Stitched
Dimensions
Height: max 47 mm, Width: max 28 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.52.1110 Other numbers: 2229

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

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