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1985.52.1187

Amulet, finger ring in the form of a human skull, representing Death, ?cast in metal with the remains of ?silver gilt. [ACA 09/05/2012]

1985.52.1187

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, finger ring in the form of a human skull, representing Death, ?cast in metal with the remains of ?silver gilt. [ACA 09/05/2012]
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 Copper Alloy Metal, Material Silver Gilt Metal, Process Gilded, Process Cast
Dimensions
Height: max 35 mm, Width: max 23 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.52.1187 Other numbers: 2397

Search terms: Religion, Ornament, Figure, Amulet, Finger Ring

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