Talisman

29-236-68

From: Algeria

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 29-236-68
Current Location On Loan
Provenience Algeria
Date Made 1860-1899
Section African
Materials Silver | Brass | Turquoise | Carnelian | Agate | Coral | Millefiori
Iconography Hand
Inscription Language Arabic Language
Description

Silver Hand of Fatima studded with semi-precious stones, including millefiori glass. Arabic inscription on carnelian tip of the middle finger. Chains with beads, coral and crescent charms draped along bottom edge. Inscription translation: Abdu Ibrahim 1351 (عبدو أبراهيم 1351)

Length 33.5 cm
Width 13.5 cm
Credit Line Bequest of Maxwell Sommerville, 1904
Other Number 68.S - Sommerville Number | 87-5-5 - Found in Collection Number | 29-221-68 - Found in Collection Number | CG2016-1-342 - Found in Collection Number

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