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1985.50.1222

Amulet of metal. A circular disc and two Hands of Fatima suspended on rings joined by sets of three chains. The outer chains terminate in figure-of-eight loops. [BA [OPS move] 15/11/2017]

1985.50.1222

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet of metal. A circular disc and two Hands of Fatima suspended on rings joined by sets of three chains. The outer chains terminate in figure-of-eight loops. [BA [OPS move] 15/11/2017]
Geographical reference
Tunisia
Africa > Northern Africa > Tunisia
Tunis
Cultural groups
Bedouin
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1906
Date collected
1906
Acquisition information
Loaned: 1985
Materials and processes
Material White Metal, Process Incised, Process Repoussé, Process Bent, Process Soldered
Dimensions
Width: max 105 mm, Depth: max 19 mm, Length: max 325 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.50.1222

Search terms: Religion, Ornament, Figure, Amulet, Breast Ornament, Religious Object

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