Not on display

Amulet

17th century (made)

Italian, 17th century. Copper gilt, set with a suspension ring. There is a heart made of coral in the centre, upon which is affixed silver-gilt Hebrew letters forming the word (Shadai, Almighty ) a crown made of coral immediatly above it and two turned columns of coral on either side.; Church plate, Continental

Object details

Object type
Amulet
Brief description
Italian, 17th century. Copper gilt, set with a suspension ring. There is a heart made of coral in the centre, upon which is affixed silver-gilt Hebrew letters forming the word (Shadai, Almighty ) a crown made of coral immediatly above it and two turned columns of coral on either side.; Church plate, Continental
Dimensions
  • From suspension loop (but not suspension ring) to base of the cresting; maximum height height: 8.7cm
  • Across cresting at base; maximum dimension width: 6cm
  • Front to back across centre; maximum depth depth: 1.8cm
Collection
Metalwork Collection
Accession number
18-1884

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
Record URL
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