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1937.9.29

Silver amulet in the shape of a crescent moon, to protect against witches.

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1937.9.29

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Collection type
Object
Description
Silver amulet in the shape of a crescent moon, to protect against witches.
Geographical reference
Italy
Europe > Southern Europe > Italy
Central Italy
Cultural groups
Italian
Person
Field collector Miss C.B. Henty
PRM source Miss C.B. Henty
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1937
Date collected
By 1937
Acquisition information
Bequeathed: 1937
Materials and processes
Material Silver Metal
Dimensions
Height 47 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1937.9.29

Search terms: Religion, Ornament, Amulet

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