Amulet and pendant of Hindu pilgrims

Made:
1871-1900 in India
Silver amulet and pendant, probably worn by Hindu pilgrims

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Silver amulet and pendant, probably worn by Hindu pilgrims
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Silver amulet and pendant, probably worn by Hindu pilgrims, bearing very stylized seated figure with 4 arms each holding a sword or club, Indian, 1871-1900

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A641916
Materials:
silver and complete
Measurements:
overall: 31 mm x 25 mm
type:
amulet
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)