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1985.50.1005

Amulet of metal in the shape of the Hand of Fatima. A flat plate, delicately ornamented with floral motifs. There is Arabic text near the wrist. [BA [OPS move] 7/11/2017]

1985.50.1005

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet of metal in the shape of the Hand of Fatima. A flat plate, delicately ornamented with floral motifs. There is Arabic text near the wrist. [BA [OPS move] 7/11/2017]
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 Brass Metal, Material Copper Alloy Metal, Process Incised, Process Inscribed, Process Cast
Dimensions
Length: max 64 mm, Width: max 35 mm, Depth: max 1 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.50.1005 Other numbers: IXI
Research and responses

Sketch p72a H.H. notes

Search terms: Religion, Ornament, Figure, Writing, Amulet, Inscription, Religious Object

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