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1985.50.1101

Amulet, a headband composed of 24 gilt silver imitation coins stitched along a narrow strip of black velvet. [EH [OPS move] 13/11/2017]

1985.50.1101

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, a headband composed of 24 gilt silver imitation coins stitched along a narrow strip of black velvet. [EH [OPS move] 13/11/2017]
Long description
Amulet, a headband composed of 24 gilt silver imitation coins stitched along a narrow strip of black velvet. Each coin is perforated in two places. All but one of the coins is stamped with rows of symbols or letters, and the other one has a symbol at the centre inside concentric circles with a border or circles. [EH [OPS move] 13/11/2017]
Geographical reference
Algeria
Africa > Northern Africa > Algeria
Constantine
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1906
Date collected
1906
Acquisition information
Loaned: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Silver Gilt Metal, Material Velvet Textile, Material Yarn, Process Stamped, Process Gilded, Process Stitched, Process Woven, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Length: max 565 mm, Width: max 16 mm, Depth: max 3 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.50.1101

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