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Amulet

ca. 1600 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Carved coral amulet for a baby, mounted in enamelled gold filigree


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Carved coral mounted in enamelled gold filigree
Brief description
Carved coral amulet for a baby, mounted in enamelled gold filigree, possibly Italy, ca.1600
Physical description
Carved coral amulet for a baby, mounted in enamelled gold filigree
Dimensions
  • Height: 6.3cm
  • Width: 2.7cm
  • Depth: 2.2cm
Credit line
Given by Dr W.L. Hildburgh
Collection
Accession number
M.53-1952

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Record createdAugust 3, 2005
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