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1985.54.900

Amulet, small piece of bone or ivory, for men and women suffering from a bad cold. Hexagonal section, which slightly tapers and with faceted sides. [CW [OPS Move] 08/03/2017]

1985.54.900

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, small piece of bone or ivory, for men and women suffering from a bad cold. Hexagonal section, which slightly tapers and with faceted sides. [CW [OPS Move] 08/03/2017]
Geographical reference
Egypt
Africa > Northern Africa > Egypt
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1929
Date collected
1929
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Bone, Material Animal Ivory Tooth
Dimensions
Depth: max 9 mm, Width: max 10 mm, Length: max 22 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.54.900 Other numbers: A 107881 R 37130 108

Search terms: Religion, Amulet

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