Amuletic pendant

Made:
1870-1930 in France
maker:
Unknown
Amuletic pendant, rectangular cornelian in silver rim setting

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Amuletic pendant, rectangular cornelian in silver rim setting
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Amuletic pendant, rectangular cornelian in silver rim setting, small suspension loop at top, probably French, 1870-1930

Details

Category:
Ethnography and Folk Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A665467
Materials:
carnelion and setting, silver
Measurements:
length 30 mm
width 26 mm
thickness 6 mm
type:
pendant

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