Amulet, sliding panel depicting two angels , part of a circular copper alloy pendant [.1], with another panel depicting the Crucifixion [.2] and with a loop for suspension. [RB 28/05/2012]

Collection type: Object
Description: Amulet, sliding panel depicting two angels , part of a circular copper alloy pendant [.1], with another panel depicting the Crucifixion [.2] 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: max 29 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1985.52.1563.3 Other numbers: 3215

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