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2018.37.139

Silver ornament roughly triangular in shape. [AF [EFCF project] 25/7/2019]

2018.37.139

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Collection type
Object
Description
Silver ornament roughly triangular in shape. [AF [EFCF project] 25/7/2019]
Long description
Silver ornament roughly triangular in shape, consisting of a triangular section made of a swirling open-work design, with a pin extending from the base. A ring is suspended in a loop at the point where the triangular section and pin connect, and consists of a silver ring with two flattened terminals, either side of a gap. The triangular section has a protruding section from the point, similar in shape to a flower with leaves, which has been perforated. [AFS [OPS move] 9/8/2019]
Geographical reference
Tunisia
Africa > Northern Africa > Tunisia
Person
Maker Unknown Maker
Field collector Jenny Balfour-Paul
PRM source Jenny Balfour-Paul
Date
Acquisition information
Donated: 03/03/2016
Materials and processes
Material Silver Metal, Process Forged (Metal), Process Cast, Process Soldered, Process Bent, Process Perforated, Process Openwork
Dimensions
Width: max 35 mm, Length: max 37 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 2018.37.139

Search terms: Ornament, Pin, Brooch

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