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1985.54.872

Amulet, deep orange coloured glass bead used to bring money, safety and good luck to a woman going to a town or village far from her own.

1985.54.872

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, deep orange coloured glass bead used to bring money, safety and good luck to a woman going to a town or village far from her own.
Geographical reference
Egypt
Africa > Northern Africa > Egypt
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1929
Date collected
1929
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Glass, Material Bead, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Height: max 16 mm, Depth: max 14 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.54.872 Other numbers: A 107957 R 36959 187

Search terms: Religion, Amulet

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