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1985.50.1014

Amuletic finger ring of metal decorated with the Hand of Fatima. The interior of the hand and band are decorated with filigree work, like quilling, and one red jewel. [BA [OPS move] 7/11/2017]

1985.50.1014

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amuletic finger ring of metal decorated with the Hand of Fatima. The interior of the hand and band are decorated with filigree work, like quilling, and one red jewel. [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 Silver Metal, Material Glass, Material Gilt Metal, Material Metal Wire, Process Filigree, Process Gilded
Dimensions
Height: max 17 mm, Diameter: max 20 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.50.1014

Search terms: Religion, Ornament, Amulet, Finger Ring, Religious Object, Figure