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1985.50.1126.2

Amulet of silver. A filigree drop earring in the shape of a hinged fan. The earring loop is undecorated. Its pair is [1985.50.1126 .1]. [BA [OPS move] 9/11/2017]

1985.50.1126.2

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Collection type: Object
Description: Amulet of silver. A filigree drop earring in the shape of a hinged fan. The earring loop is undecorated. Its pair is [1985.50.1126 .1]. [BA [OPS move] 9/11/2017]
Geographical reference: Algeria
Africa > Northern Africa > Algeria; Constantine
Person: Field collector Henry Hildburgh; PRM source Wellcome Institute; PRM source Wellcome Historical Medical Museum
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1906
Date collected: 1906
Acquisition information: Loaned: 1985
Materials and processes: Material Silver Metal, Process Filigree, Process Bent
Dimensions: Depth: max 7 mm, Width: max 17 mm, Length: max 39 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1985.50.1126.2

Search terms: Religion, Ornament, Amulet, Ear Ornament