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1985.51.1072

Crystal box containing a number of beech nuts that were strung on black thread. Used as an amulet. [SM 25/05/2011]

1985.51.1072

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Collection type
Object
Description
Crystal box containing a number of beech nuts that were strung on black thread. Used as an amulet. [SM 25/05/2011]
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 Plant Nut, Material Yarn, Process Perforated, Process Strung
Dimensions
Width: max 29 mm, Length: max 42 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.51.1072 Other numbers: A 176931 M AM C R 3695/ 1937 lot 217

Search terms: Religion, Ornament, Amulet, Neck Ornament

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