1985.52.1563.2

Collection type

Object

Description

Amulet, sliding panel depicting the Crucifixion, part of a circular copper alloy pendant [.1], with another panel depicting two angels [.3] and with a loop for suspension. [RB 28/05/2012]

Long description

Amulet, circular copper alloy pendant [.1], with panels [.2-.3] on each side that slide out to reveal religious images, and with a loop for suspension. There is a square section on each side of the pendant, which is covered with a copper alloy panel that slides out to reveal an image of a religious figure printed on to paper and covered with a clear piece of ?plastic. On one side the sliding panel [.2] as an image of the Crucifixion ?stamped on it, behind which there is an image of Jesus. On the other side the panel [.3] has has an image of two angels holding up a chalice to an altar ?stamped on it, behind which there is an image of the Virgin Mary. The outside of the pendant is covered in religious figures and symbols. [RB 28/05/2012]

Geographical reference

France

Europe > Western Europe > France

Paris

Person

Field collector Unknown Collector

PRM source Wellcome Institute

PRM source Wellcome Historical Medical Museum

Date / Period

Date made: Before 1931

Date collected

By 1931

Acquisition information

Transferred: 1985

Materials and processes

Material Copper Alloy Metal, Material Paper Plant, Material Mica Stone, Process Printed, Process Cast, Process Stamped

Dimensions

Length x Width: max 28 x 25 mm

Object numbers

Accession number: 1985.52.1563.2 Other numbers: 3215

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