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1985.52.2836

Amulet, circular metal medallion struck with a figure of the Virgin Mary on one side and Pope Pius IX on the other, with a loop for suspension. [RB 24/08/2012]

1985.52.2836

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, circular metal medallion struck with a figure of the Virgin Mary on one side and Pope Pius IX on the other, with a loop for suspension. [RB 24/08/2012]
Long description
Amulet, circular metal medallion struck with a figure of the Virgin Mary on one side and Pope Pius IX on the other, with a loop for suspension. The figure of the Virgin Mary is surrounded by the words 'MARIA IMMACULATA' and the figure of the Pope is surrounded by the words 'PIVS IX PONT MAX. AN. XXI'. There medallion appears to have a hinge on the bottom edge, and seems to be comprised of multiple layers of metal encased inside the outer layer. There is a perforation at the top through which the loop for suspension is placed. [RB 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 Gilt Metal, Process Perforated, Process Struck, Process Gilded
Dimensions
Length x Width: max 27 x 22 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.52.2836 Other numbers: 3910?

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

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