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1985.54.474

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


1985.54.474

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet; blue glass bead. [ASh [OPS move] 22/08/2017]
Long description
Amulet; blue glass bead. The bead is spherical in shape with a hole through the centre. The surface has been chipped. Used as a cure for a sore throat. [ASh [OPS move] 22/08/2017]
Geographical reference
Cairo
Date
Date collected
1930
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Glass, Process Moulded
Dimensions
Diameter: max 14 mm, Height: max 11 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.54.474 Other numbers: A 108555 R 38339

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