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1985.52.2830

Amulet, double-sided oval ?enamelled pendant, with a figure of the Virgin Mary both sides, with a loop for suspension. [ACA 24/08/2012]

1985.52.2830

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, double-sided oval ?enamelled pendant, with a figure of the Virgin Mary both sides, with a loop for suspension. [ACA 24/08/2012]
Long description
Amulet, double-sided oval ?enamelled pendant, with a figure of the Virgin Mary both sides, with a loop for suspension. On one side there is an image of the Virgin Mary with two figures, one is possibly ?Jesus. Above the figures is the inscription: "LA VIERGE IMMACULE" [THE VIRGIN IMMACULATE]. On the other side of the pendant there is a figure of the Virgin Mary with three heads of cherubs in the clouds and the inscription: "IMMACULÉE CONCEPTION" [IMMACULATE CONCEPTION]. [ACA 24/08/2012]
Geographical reference
France
Europe > Western Europe > France
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1931
Date collected
By 1931
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Copper Alloy Metal, Material Pigment, Process Enamelled
Dimensions
Width: max 15 mm, Length: max 21 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.52.2830 Other numbers: 1151?

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

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