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1985.52.681.1

Amulet, metal figure of Our Lady of Orcival [.1] with a Latin inscription, which fits inside a lead box [.2] with a detachable lid [.3]. [RB 28/03/2012]


1985.52.681.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, metal figure of Our Lady of Orcival [.1] with a Latin inscription, which fits inside a lead box [.2] with a detachable lid [.3]. [RB 28/03/2012]
Long description
Amulet, metal figure of Our Lady of Orcival [.1], which fits inside a lead box [.2] with a detachable lid [.3]. The Latin inscription at the base of the figure [.1] reads: 'EGO DILIGENTES ME DILIGO'. [RB 28/03/2012]
Geographical reference
Puy-de-Dôme
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1931
Date collected
By 1931
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material White Metal, Process Cast, Process Inscribed
Dimensions
Height x Width: max 27 x 12 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.52.681.1 Other numbers: 1316

Search terms: Religion, Figure, Box, Writing, Amulet, Religious Object, Inscription