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1985.52.1432

Amulet, metal pendant in the shape of a horned hand, known as 'mano cornuto', attached to a chain for suspension. [ACA 22/05/2012]


1985.52.1432

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, metal pendant in the shape of a horned hand, known as 'mano cornuto', attached to a chain for suspension. [ACA 22/05/2012]
Geographical reference
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1931
Date collected
By 1931
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material White Metal
Dimensions
Width: max 9 mm, Length: max 77 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.52.1432 Other numbers: 2907 1716 R 13974/ 1936 A 666181

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