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1961.3.060

Amuletic necklace of carnelian pendants shaped like arrowheads, strung on red cord.

1961.3.060

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amuletic necklace of carnelian pendants shaped like arrowheads, strung on red cord.
Geographical reference
Saudi Arabia
Asia > Western Asia > Saudi Arabia
Mecca
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1961
Date collected
By 1961
Acquisition information
Loaned: 03/1961 Donated: 08/1964
Materials and processes
Material String, Material Cornelian Stone, Process Strung
Dimensions
Length: max 345 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1961.3.060

Search terms: Ornament, Religion, Archery Weapon, Trade, Neck Ornament, Amulet, Arrow-head