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1985.51.198

String of three spherical seeds, used as an amulet for children. [SM 27/01/2011]

1985.51.198

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Collection type
Object
Description
String of three spherical seeds, used as an amulet for children. [SM 27/01/2011]
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, Material String, Process Perforated, Process Tied
Dimensions
Length: max 70 mm string
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.51.198 Other numbers: A 177017 AM IND M H B R 3716/ 1937 lot 226

Search terms: Religion, Plant, Ornament, Amulet

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