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1985.52.2430

Amulet, silver ear ornament with coral, with five pendant chains. [El.B 18/07/2012]

1985.52.2430

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, silver ear ornament with coral, with five pendant chains. [El.B 18/07/2012]
Long description
Amulet, silver ear ornament with coral, with five pendant chains. The ear ornament is incised with lines. The chains terminate in a cylindrical red bead and a bell-shaped flat pendant each. [El.B 18/07/2012]
Geographical reference
Algeria
Africa > Northern Africa > Algeria
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1931
Date collected
By 1931
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Coral, Material Glass, Material Silver Metal, Material Bead, Process Forged (Metal), Process Incised
Dimensions
Width: max 35 mm, Length: max 98 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.52.2430 Other numbers: 4910

Search terms: Religion, Ornament, Amulet, Ear Ornament

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