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2002.51.5

Muslim charm for humans and/or animals. A triangular leather case, supposedly with verses from the Qur'an stitched inside, with a wide loop of leather sewn on the top. [CF 31/7/2002]

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2002.51.5

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Collection type
Object
Description
Muslim charm for humans and/or animals. A triangular leather case, supposedly with verses from the Qur'an stitched inside, with a wide loop of leather sewn on the top. [CF 31/7/2002]
Geographical reference
Person
Field collector Unknown Collector
PRM source Unknown Source
Date / Period
Date made: Before 04/1978
Date collected
By April 1978
Acquisition information
Found unentered: 04/1978 Found unentered: 07/2002
Materials and processes
Material Animal Leather Skin, Process Stitched
Dimensions
Length x Width 72 x 75 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 2002.51.5

Search terms: Religion, Ornament, Writing, Amulet, Inscription