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1985.51.364

Small ball of ?calcium called a "codfish eye", used as a charm by fishermen. [SM 16/02/2011]


1985.51.364

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Collection type
Object
Description
Small ball of ?calcium called a "codfish eye", used as a charm by fishermen. [SM 16/02/2011]
Cultural groups
English
Person
Field collector Edward Lovett
PRM source Wellcome Institute
PRM source Wellcome Historical Medical Museum
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1911
Date collected
1911
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Mineral
Dimensions
Diameter: max 11 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.51.364 Other numbers: R 12628/ 1936 A 132513 AM

Search terms: Religion, Amulet