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1985.52.1138.1

Amulet, a box and lid [.2] in the shape of an acorn, carved from ivory, containing a red bead and white metal rosary [.3]. [RB 04/05/2012]

1985.52.1138.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, a box and lid [.2] in the shape of an acorn, carved from ivory, containing a red bead and white metal rosary [.3]. [RB 04/05/2012]
Long description
Amulet, a box [.1] and lid [.2] in the shape of an acorn, carved from ivory, containing a red bead and white metal rosary [.3]. The lid [.2] unscrews from the box [.1] to open. The rosary has a Crucifix attached to the end, and another metal pendant in the shape of a dove with 'AVE MARIA' on it strung on the rosary. [RB 04/05/2012]
Geographical reference
Europe
Europe
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1931
Date collected
By 1931
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Animal Ivory Tooth, Material Bead, Material White Metal, Process Carved, Process Cast, Process Strung
Dimensions
Diameter: max 19 mm, Length: max 28 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.52.1138.1 Other numbers: 2291

Search terms: Religion, Bead, Box, Figure, Amulet, Religious Object, Rosary, Lid, Crucifix

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