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1985.50.803

Large silver siren (mermaid), double tailed, with fins. With 5 pendant pellet-bells and a double chain for suspension.

1985.50.803

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Collection type
Object
Description
Large silver siren (mermaid), double tailed, with fins. With 5 pendant pellet-bells and a double chain for suspension.
Geographical reference
Italy
Europe > Southern Europe > Italy
Naples Napoli
Cultural groups
Italian
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1906
Date collected
1906
Acquisition information
Loaned: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Silver Metal, Process Moulded, Process Stamped, Process Beaten, Process Soldered, Process Cast
Dimensions
Depth: max 9 mm, Length: max 339 mm, Width: max 146 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.50.803

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