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1985.51.1024

Iron pyrite, used as a "thunderbolt" charm. [SM 19/05/2011]

1985.51.1024

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Collection type
Object
Description
Iron pyrite, used as a "thunderbolt" charm. [SM 19/05/2011]
Long description
Iron pyrite, used as a "thunderbolt" charm. The object is crumbly. Its surface is shiny black and crazed, with a grey core visible in places. [SM 19/05/2011]
Cultural groups
English
Person
Field collector Edward Lovett
PRM source Wellcome Institute
PRM source Wellcome Historical Medical Museum
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1907
Date collected
1907
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Stone, Material Mineral
Dimensions
Width: max 54 mm, Length: max 90 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.51.1024 Other numbers: R 11461/ 1937 R 9447

Search terms: Religion, Amulet

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