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1985.54.447

Amulet; stone. [ASh [OPS move] 21/08/2017]

1985.54.447

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet; stone. [ASh [OPS move] 21/08/2017]
Long description
Amulet, consisting of a red stone, which is roughly square in shape. The surface is smooth. Used as a charm to stop haemorrhage. [ASh [OPS move] 21/08/2017]
Geographical reference
Egypt
Africa > Northern Africa > Egypt
Cairo
Date
Date collected
1929
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Stone
Dimensions
Depth: max 18 mm, Width: max 26 mm, Length: max 27 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.54.447 Other numbers: A 108553 R 36689 ?319

Search terms: Religion, Amulet

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