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1985.52.2232

Amulet, silver hand of Fatima ['hamsa'], with a green ?glass bead inlaid in the centre, incised decorative lines, and a loop for suspension. [RB 16/07/2012]


1985.52.2232

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, silver hand of Fatima ['hamsa'], with a green ?glass bead inlaid in the centre, incised decorative lines, and a loop for suspension. [RB 16/07/2012]
Geographical reference
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1931
Date collected
By 1931
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Silver Metal, Material Bead, Material Glass, Process Cast, Process Inlaid, Process Incised, Process Decorated
Dimensions
Length x Width: max 160 x 99 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.52.2232 Other numbers: 4465 R 1278/ 1937

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