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1985.50.928

Rectangular metal amulet case with side loops. [EH [OPS move] 6/11/2017]

1985.50.928

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Collection type
Object
Description
Rectangular metal amulet case with side loops. [EH [OPS move] 6/11/2017]
Long description
Rectangular metal amulet case with two side loops. Rectangular lid with a further two side loops, which cannot be easily removed. Decorated with pattern of cross hatching and circles, with an eight petalled flower at the centre on both sides. [EH [OPS move] 6/11/2017]
Geographical reference
Algeria
Africa > Northern Africa > Algeria
Algiers
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1906
Date collected
1906
Acquisition information
Loaned: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Metal, Process Incised, Process Decorated, Process Repoussé
Dimensions
Depth: max 10 mm, Width: max 32 mm, Length: max 36 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.50.928

Search terms: Religion, Amulet

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