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1985.52.2099

Amulet, double-sided oval pendant, with a printed figure of the Virgin Mary, and the head of Christ, with a silver mount and loop for suspension. [ACA 10/07/2012]


1985.52.2099

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, double-sided oval pendant, with a printed figure of the Virgin Mary, and the head of Christ, with a silver mount and loop for suspension. [ACA 10/07/2012]
Long description
Amulet, double-sided oval pendant, with a printed figure of the Virgin Mary, and the head of Christ, with a silver mount and loop for suspension. On one side there is printed pink border with a black and white oval image of the Virgin Mary printed in the centre. Beneath the image is the inscription "La Médaille Miracse". On the other side there is a solid black image of the head of Christ painted on a gold background. [ACA 10/07/2012]
Geographical reference
Andalucia Sevilla [Seville]
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1931
Date collected
By 1931
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Silver Metal, Material Glass, Material Pigment, Material Ink, Material Paper Plant, Process Painted, Process Printed, Process Inscribed
Dimensions
Height: max 62 mm, Width: max 38 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.52.2099 Other numbers: 4199

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