Carved bone(?) pendant, in human form

Made:: 1-1800

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Carved bone(?) pendant, in human form, with similar objects in display case, said to be fertility charm, possibly from Far East or Italy, 1-1800

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Category:: Classical & Medieval Medicine

Collection:: Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection

Object Number:: A67835

Materials:: bone, ? material

type:: pendant

credit:: Arte Antica e Moderna

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Carved bone(?) pendant, in human form

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