Carved ivory pendant in form of human figure

Made:
1-1800
Carved ivory pendant in form of human figure

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

Details

Category:
Classical & Medieval Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A67838
Materials:
ivory
Measurements:
overall: 38 mm x 12 mm x 5 mm, .004 kg
type:
pendant
credit:
Arte Antica e Moderna