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1985.52.2853

Amulet, a circular ?relic box with a decorative pattern, made of ground animal horn which has been compressed into a mould. [RB 28/08/2012]

1985.52.2853

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, a circular ?relic box with a decorative pattern, made of ground animal horn which has been compressed into a mould. [RB 28/08/2012]
Long description
Amulet, a circular ?relic box with a decorative pattern, made of ground animal horn which has been compressed into a mould. The box does seem to contain something inside, but it no longer opens. There is a large section missing from one side. [RB 28/08/2012]
Geographical reference
Europe
Europe
Africa
Africa
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1931
Date collected
By 1931
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Animal Horn, Process Moulded, Process Ground
Dimensions
Length x Width: max 46 x 17 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.52.2853 Other numbers: 4643

Search terms: Religion, Box, Amulet, Religious Object