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1985.51.183

Martynia diandra seed with twisted/spiralling body and short stem at one end. Used as an amulet. [SM 09/06/2011]

1985.51.183

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Collection type
Object
Description
Martynia diandra seed with twisted/spiralling body and short stem at one end. Used as an amulet. [SM 09/06/2011]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Person
Field collector Edward Lovett
PRM source Wellcome Institute
PRM source Wellcome Historical Medical Museum
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1933
Date collected
By 1933
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Plant Seed Capsule
Dimensions
Width: max 7 mm, Length: max 39 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.51.183 Other numbers: R 3720/ 1937 A 177014 AM IND A 666025 lot 226

Search terms: Religion, Plant, Amulet

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