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1985.54.495

Amulet; semitransparent white stone. [ASh [OPS move] 23/08/2017]


1985.54.495

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet; semitransparent white stone. [ASh [OPS move] 23/08/2017]
Long description
Amulet; semitransparent white stone. The stone is shaped like a kidney bean with a smoothed surface. Used as a cure for 'harara' in the ear. [ASh [OPS move] 23/08/2017]
Geographical reference
Cairo
Date
Date collected
1929
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Stone, Process Polished
Dimensions
Depth: max 19 mm, Width: max 22 mm, Length: max 33 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.54.495 Other numbers: A 108313 R 37231 550

Search terms: Religion, Amulet