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1901.49.33

Silver key: an amulet against children's illnesses. [CW 25/11/99]

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1901.49.33

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Collection type
Object
Description
Silver key: an amulet against children's illnesses. [CW 25/11/99]
Long description
Description taken from Conservation Card by Lorraine Rostant 14/02/2002 - Silver key - an amulet against children's illnesses. Miniature key, possibly moulded in one piece. Solid silver decorated with engraved details on one side flat and undecorated reverse. (Lorraine Rostant 14/03/2002) [LKG 27/03/2009]
Geographical reference
Italy
Europe > Southern Europe > Italy
Cultural groups
Italian
Person
Field collector Giuseppe Bellucci
PRM source Janet Catherine Symonds
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1901
Date collected
By 1901
Acquisition information
Donated: 1901
Materials and processes
Material Silver Metal
Dimensions
Length x Width 49 x 17 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1901.49.33 Other numbers: 23

Search terms: Religion, Ornament, Lock, Amulet, Key

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