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1985.50.638

Silver seahorse with chain for suspension. Spherical pellet bells hang from its front feet. A whistle is combined with the animal, and the tail is like the handle of a key.

1985.50.638

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Collection type
Object
Description
Silver seahorse with chain for suspension. Spherical pellet bells hang from its front feet. A whistle is combined with the animal, and the tail is like the handle of a key.
Geographical reference
Italy
Europe > Southern Europe > Italy
Rome
Cultural groups
Italian
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1919
Date collected
1919
Acquisition information
Loaned: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Silver Metal, Process Moulded, Process Stamped
Dimensions
Height: max 132 mm incl. chain, Length: max 87 mm, Depth: max 15 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.50.638

Search terms: Music, Figure, Religion, Musical Instrument, Animal Figure, Amulet, Flute, Bell, Rattle

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