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1985.52.1356

Amulet, flat hand ?cast in metal, known as a 'hand of Fatima', incised and perforated for suspension. [ACA 16/05/2012]

1985.52.1356

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, flat hand ?cast in metal, known as a 'hand of Fatima', incised and perforated for suspension. [ACA 16/05/2012]
Geographical reference
Tunisia
Africa > Northern Africa > Tunisia
Kairouan
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1931
Date collected
By 1931
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Copper Alloy Metal, Process Incised, Process Perforated, Process Cast
Dimensions
Height: max 119 mm, Width: max 75 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.52.1356 Other numbers: 2776

Search terms: Religion, Ornament, Figure, Amulet, Pendant

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