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1909.62.20.1

Phalactery to be worn on the head, decorated with embossed designs.

1909.62.20.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Phalactery to be worn on the head, decorated with embossed designs.
Geographical reference
Syria
Asia > Western Asia > Syria
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1909
Date collected
By 1909
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1909
Materials and processes
Material Animal Leather Skin, Process Stitched, Process Embossed, Process Decorated
Dimensions
Height: max 51 mm box
Object numbers
Accession number: 1909.62.20.1

Search terms: Religion, Ritual and Ceremonial, Writing, Box, Ornament, Religious Object, Ceremonial Object, Inscription, Head Ornament