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1985.52.1198

Amulet, wax ex-voto in the shape of a breast, it is circular with a raised nipple in the centre. [RB 01/06/2012]

1985.52.1198

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, wax ex-voto in the shape of a breast, it is circular with a raised nipple in the centre. [RB 01/06/2012]
Geographical reference
Belgium
Europe > Western Europe > Belgium
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1897
Date collected
1897
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Wax, Process Cast
Dimensions
Diameter: max 100 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.52.1198 Other numbers: 2421
Associated publications
Object: Search Engine, Main author: Antonia Hirsch; Canada, 2024, Page: 187, Page illustrated: 34, Notes: 32 Ex-voto breast, before 1897, wax, 10cm.

Search terms: Religion, Figure, Amulet, Religious Object, Religious Offering

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