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1985.50.1027

Amuletic pendant of gilt silver in the shape of Fatima's Hand. It is openwork decorated on one side with incised Hebrew text and incised lines. [BA [OPS move] 7/11/2017]

1985.50.1027

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amuletic pendant of gilt silver in the shape of Fatima's Hand. It is openwork decorated on one side with incised Hebrew text and incised lines. [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 Gilt Metal, Material Metal Wire, Process Gilded, Process Incised, Process Inscribed, Process Openwork, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Depth: max 5 mm, Width: max 27 mm, Length: max 40 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.50.1027
Research and responses

Sketch p102 H.H. notes; Bakker MPhilThesis 1996:65

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

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