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1985.50.1381

Amulet of gilt metal. A finger-ring decorated with what has been identified either as a snake design or an Arabic word. [BA [OPS move] 22/11/2017]

1985.50.1381

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet of gilt metal. A finger-ring decorated with what has been identified either as a snake design or an Arabic word. [BA [OPS move] 22/11/2017]
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 Copper Alloy Metal, Material Gilt Metal, Process Gilded, Process Stamped, Process Cast
Dimensions
Length x Width x Depth: max 19 x 18 x 10 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.50.1381

Search terms: Religion, Ornament, Figure, Finger Ring, Animal Figure, Amulet