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amulette [2 records]

Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
  • Museums and Heritage (General)
OBS

amulet: an item in the "Personal Symbols" class of the "Communication Objects" category.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
  • Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
OBS

amulette : objet de la classe «Symboles personnels» de la catégorie «Objets de communication».

Spanish

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Record 2 2003-03-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Archaeology
  • Jewellery
DEF

A natural object such as an insect, stone, animal, claw, etc. or a made ornament, item or jewellery, etc. often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol, that is believed to bring a person good luck, protect them against eveil, etc.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Archéologie
  • Joaillerie et bijouterie
DEF

Objet qu'on porte généralement sur soi, fabriqué selon les règles de la magie, de l'astrologie, réputé prophylactique et bénéfique.

Spanish

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