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1985.52.2186

Amulet, claw mounted in silver, top of the mount can be used as a seal, with incised letters: 'J-B.B.'. [El.B 12/07/2012]


1985.52.2186

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, claw mounted in silver, top of the mount can be used as a seal, with incised letters: 'J-B.B.'. [El.B 12/07/2012]
Long description
Amulet, claw mounted in silver, top of the mount can be used as a seal, with incised letters: 'J-B.B.'. Attached to the mount is a chain with a ring. [El.B 12/07/2012]
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1931
Date collected
By 1931
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Silver Metal, Material Animal Claw, Process Inscribed, Process Incised, Process Impressed
Dimensions
Width: max 28 mm, Length: max 50 mm without chain
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.52.2186 Other numbers: 4349 300490

Search terms: Religion, Writing, Insignia, Amulet, Seal