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2003.124.2

Amulet for wearing around the neck by pregnant women for luck and protection against the evil eye: Synthetic black cord with pendant comprising a small metal bar. [JP 26/5/2004]

2003.124.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet for wearing around the neck by pregnant women for luck and protection against the evil eye: Synthetic black cord with pendant comprising a small metal bar. [JP 26/5/2004]
Cultural groups
Iranian
Person
Field collector Laura Phillips
PRM source Laura Phillips
Date / Period
Date made: Before 2003
Date collected
July 2003
Acquisition information
Donated: 2003
Materials and processes
Material Synthetic Yarn, Material String, Material Metal, Process Strung
Dimensions
Diameter 5 mm pendant, Length 305 mm string, Length 16 mm pendant
Object numbers
Accession number: 2003.124.2

Search terms: Religion, Ornament, Amulet, Neck Ornament

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