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1985.50.1128

Amuletic pendant of gilt metal in the shape of a very stylised openwork hand. Two imitation coins and a further hand are suspended by loops below. [BA [OPS move] 9/11/2017]

1985.50.1128

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amuletic pendant of gilt metal in the shape of a very stylised openwork hand. Two imitation coins and a further hand are suspended by loops below. [BA [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 Gilt Metal, Material Metal Wire, Material Silver Metal, Process Incised, Process Stamped, Process Openwork, Process Perforated, Process Bent
Dimensions
Depth: max 4 mm, Width: max 48 mm, Length: max 69 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.50.1128

Search terms: Religion, Ornament, Figure, Currency, Reproduction, Amulet, Coin, Pendant