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1971.15.418

Carnelian pendant, elongated heart-shape, with incised longitudinal lines, perforated at the top. [El.B 01/07/2011]

1971.15.418

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Collection type
Object
Description
Carnelian pendant, elongated heart-shape, with incised longitudinal lines, perforated at the top. [El.B 01/07/2011]
Long description
Carnelian pendant, elongated heart-shape, with incised longitudinal lines, perforated at the top. Six pendants [1971.15.416-421 have been strung together by the donor. [El.B 01/07/2011]
Geographical reference
Egypt
Africa > Northern Africa > Egypt
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Cairo / Gujarat Cambay
Person
Field collector Anthony John Arkell
PRM source Anthony John Arkell
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1948
Date collected
By 1948
Acquisition information
Donated: 26/10/1971
Materials and processes
Material Cornelian Stone, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Length: max 15 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1971.15.418

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