Amulet
Accession Nr.: | 56.43.1-3 |
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Type: | bone objects; religious or cult object; metalwork; amulet |
Date of production: |
19th century
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Place of production: |
Materials/Techniques: | horn, bone, silver, traces of gilding |
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Dimensions: | length: 21 cm width: 16 cm |
Cylindrical silver setting with two cattle horns joined together in a crescent shape to form an amulet of magical power. The engraved, silver-coloured socket is decorated with a silver ring above and a triangular pendant below, complemented by three bells.