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1985.50.142

Large brown-spotted cowrie-shell in silver frame with three small bells attached by chains. [CW [OPS move] 15/9/2017]

1985.50.142

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Collection type
Object
Description
Large brown-spotted cowrie-shell in silver frame with three small bells attached by chains. [CW [OPS move] 15/9/2017]
Geographical reference
Italy
Europe > Southern Europe > Italy
Florence Firenze
Cultural groups
Italian
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1914
Date collected
1914
Acquisition information
Loaned: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Silver Metal, Material Cowrie Shell, Material Textile, Process Stamped, Process Woven
Dimensions
Length: max 179 mm including chain, Depth: max 32 mm, Width: max 84 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.50.142

Search terms: Music, Children and Childcare, Religion, Toy and Game, Musical Instrument, Amulet, Rattle, Bell

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