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1985.54.473

Amulet; green oval glass bead. [ASh [OPS move] 22/08/2017]


1985.54.473

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet; green oval glass bead. [ASh [OPS move] 22/08/2017]
Long description
Amulet; green oval glass bead. Pierced longitudinally. Used to prevent anger between a man and his wife. [ASh [OPS move] 22/08/2017]
Geographical reference
Cairo
Date
Date collected
1929
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Glass, Material Bead, Process Moulded, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Diameter: max 11 mm, Length: max 22 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.54.473 Other numbers: A 108265 R 37482 501

Search terms: Religion, Amulet