Amulet

Currently not on view

Amulet,

4th century

y1946-225 a-b

Information

Title
Amulet
Dates

4th century

Medium
Amber glass
Dimensions
preserved: h. 2.2 cm, diam. 1.9 cm (7/8 x 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Platt from the bequest of Dan Fellows Platt, Class of 1895
Object Number
y1946-225 a-b
Place Made

Eastern Mediterranean

Culture
Mediterranean (Early Western World)
Type
pendants (jewelry), glass, amulets
Materials
glass
Techniques
stamping (marking)
Subject
palm trees

Acquired by Dan Fellows Platt, Class of 1895, at an unknown date from an unknown source; bequeathed to the Museum by Platt; presented to the Museum in 1946 by Mrs. Ethel (Bliss) Platt.

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