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1985.50.1035

Amulet of silver in the shape of a heart. It is openwork and decorated on one side with Hebrew text and incised zigzags. There is a suspension loop at the top. [BA [OPS move] 7/11/2017]

1985.50.1035

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet of silver in the shape of a heart. It is openwork and decorated on one side with Hebrew text and incised zigzags. There is a suspension loop at the top. [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 Metal Wire, Process Incised, Process Inscribed, Process Perforated, Process Openwork
Dimensions
Depth: max 7 mm, Width: max 29 mm, Length: max 20 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.50.1035
Research and responses

Sketch p57b H.H. notes

Search terms: Religion, Ornament, Writing, Amulet, Inscription, Pendant