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1985.52.2046

Amulet, elephant figure carved from ivory, with incised eyes, and a white metal band around it's girth for suspension. [RB 04/07/2012]

1985.52.2046

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, elephant figure carved from ivory, with incised eyes, and a white metal band around it's girth for suspension. [RB 04/07/2012]
Geographical reference
Italy
Europe > Southern Europe > Italy
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1931
Date collected
By 1931
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Animal Ivory Tooth, Material White Metal, Process Carved, Process Incised
Dimensions
Length x Width x Height: max 20 x 17 x 7 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.52.2046 Other numbers: 4130 R 14869/ 1936 p. 1934

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