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1985.50.938

Cylindrical silver amulet case, decorated with three incised parallel spirals composed of pairs of leaves between straight lines. [EH [OPS move] 6/11/2017]


1985.50.938

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Collection type
Object
Description
Cylindrical silver amulet case, decorated with three incised parallel spirals composed of pairs of leaves between straight lines. [EH [OPS move] 6/11/2017]
Long description
Cylindrical silver amulet case, decorated with three incised parallel spirals composed of pairs of leaves between straight lines. Loops at either end. It was once possible to remove one end, however the case has corroded and the end cannot now easily be removed. [EH [OPS move] 6/11/2017]
Geographical reference
Algiers
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1906
Date collected
1906
Acquisition information
Loaned: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Silver Metal, Process Incised, Process Decorated
Dimensions
Length: max 43 mm, Width: max 12 mm, Height: max 25 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.50.938

Search terms: Religion, Amulet