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1985.52.1351

Amulet, a circular silver pendant, with two female heads with bird bodies and Arabic inscriptions, with silver balls suspended along the bottom. [ACA 16/05/2012]

1985.52.1351

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, a circular silver pendant, with two female heads with bird bodies and Arabic inscriptions, with silver balls suspended along the bottom. [ACA 16/05/2012]
Long description
Amulet, a circular silver pendant, with two female heads with bird bodies and Arabic inscriptions, with silver balls suspended along the bottom. The female and bird figures are on one side and are surrounded with incised flowers and circles. With a loop at the top for suspension. [ACA 16/05/2012]
Geographical reference
Asia
Asia
Africa
Africa
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1931
Date collected
By 1931
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Silver Metal, Process Incised, Process Inscribed, Process Cast
Dimensions
Height: max 78 mm, Width: max 52 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.52.1351 Other numbers: 2769 R 1339/ 1937 p 2899

Search terms: Religion, Ornament, Figure, Writing, Amulet, Pendant, Animal Figure, Inscription, Neck Ornament

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