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1985.54.722

Amulet. Faience green scarab, perforated. Used as a cure for all illnesses. [SB [OPS Move] 08/03/2017]

1985.54.722

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet. Faience green scarab, perforated. Used as a cure for all illnesses. [SB [OPS Move] 08/03/2017]
Geographical reference
Egypt
Africa > Northern Africa > Egypt
Date
Date collected
1928
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Faience Pottery, Process Perforated, Process Impressed, Process Fire-Hardened, Process Incised
Dimensions
Depth: max 7 mm, Width: max 11 mm, Length: max 16 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.54.722 Other numbers: A 70110 R 29900 390

Search terms: Religion, Amulet, Animal Figure

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