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1958.11.70.38

Safety razor blade, wrapped in a printed rectangular paper packet [ASh [OPS move] 28/4/2017]

1958.11.70.38

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Collection type
Object
Description
Safety razor blade, wrapped in a printed rectangular paper packet [ASh [OPS move] 28/4/2017]
Long description
Safety razor blade, which has been wrapped in a rectangular paper packet with the word 'Tatra' printed on the front and 'Made in Czechoslovakia' written on the back. The blade is broken. This object was found in a bag that was used by a 'sorcerer' and contained numerous associated objects - see records 1958.11.70 .1 - .64 [ASh [OPS move] 28/4/2017]
Cultural groups
Zigula
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1958
Date collected
From 1951-1958
Acquisition information
Donated: 1958
Materials and processes
Material Steel Metal, Material Paper Plant, Process Moulded, Process Bound
Dimensions
Depth: max 2 mm, Width: max 26 mm, Length: max 47 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1958.11.70.38

Search terms: Divination Religion, Bag, Weapon, Tool, Divination Accessory, Knife

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