Shell-shaped amulet

Southeast Asian Collection

Accession Nr.: 2660
Type: bronze, lead, gold and silver; jewellery; metalwork; amulet
Date of production:
19th century
Place of production:
Acquisition: collection of Ferenc Hopp
Materials/Techniques: silver, hammered, granulated
Dimensions: height: 2. 8 cm
width: 2. 6 cm
depth: 0. 6 cm
Silver amulet hammered into a shell shape with granulated decoration on the edge. It can be attached to a necklace by means of a tiny ear, the attachment is covered by a small rosette at the front.