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1985.50.1117

Amulet, a silver cast copy of a medal. The legend and design are worn on both sides. [EH [OPS move] 9/11/2017]

1985.50.1117

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, a silver cast copy of a medal. The legend and design are worn on both sides. [EH [OPS move] 9/11/2017]
Long description
Amulet, a silver cast copy of a medal. One side depicts a two towered building topped with crescents and flanked by threes; the other side has a building and the top of a tower with crescent motif. Both sides have a legend in the form of a Hebrew inscription. Suspension loop attached to top. The legend and design are worn on both sides. [EH [OPS move] 9/11/2017]
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 Metal, Process Stamped, Process Inscribed, Process Cast
Dimensions
Length: max 45 mm, Width: max 38 mm, Depth: max 1 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.50.1117

Search terms: Religion, Insignia, Writing, Reproduction, Amulet, Medal, Inscription

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