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1985.50.808

Winged hollow seahorse amulet with single horn. There are five pendant bells and double chain for suspension. [CW [OPS move] 15/9/2017]

1985.50.808

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Collection type
Object
Description
Winged hollow seahorse amulet with single horn. There are five pendant bells and double chain for suspension. [CW [OPS move] 15/9/2017]
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 White Metal, Material Silver Metal, Process Moulded
Dimensions
Depth: max 13 mm, Length: max 101 mm, Height: max 225 mm incl. chain
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.50.808

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