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1985.52.1170

Amulet, lead statuette of the Virgin Mary, with 'EGO DILIGENTES ME DILIGO' inscribed on the base below the figure, and traces of ?silver gilding. [RB 08/05/2012]

1985.52.1170

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, lead statuette of the Virgin Mary, with 'EGO DILIGENTES ME DILIGO' inscribed on the base below the figure, and traces of ?silver gilding. [RB 08/05/2012]
Geographical reference
France
Europe > Western Europe > France
Paris
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1931
Date collected
By 1931
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Lead Metal, Material Silver Gilt Metal, Process Cast, Process Inscribed, Process Gilded
Dimensions
Length x Width: max 28 x 12 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.52.1170 Other numbers: 2371

Search terms: Religion, Figure, Writing, Amulet, Religious Object, Inscription