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1985.51.128

Lucky charm. Alabaster miniature boot with incised cross hatching decoration. Partially hollowed out inside. [SM 20/01/2011]

1985.51.128

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Collection type
Object
Description
Lucky charm. Alabaster miniature boot with incised cross hatching decoration. Partially hollowed out inside. [SM 20/01/2011]
Long description
Lucky charm. Alabaster miniature boot with incised cross hatching decoration. Partially hollowed out inside. The number '6' or '9' is inscribed on the sole of the boot. [SM 20/01/2011]
Cultural groups
English
Person
Field collector Edward Lovett
PRM source Wellcome Institute
PRM source Wellcome Historical Medical Museum
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1916
Date collected
By 1916
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Alabaster Stone, Process Carved, Process Hollowed
Dimensions
Height: max 57 mm, Width: max 31 mm, Length: max 104 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.51.128 Other numbers: [?]6 or [?]9 A 51876 / R 9599 AM L

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