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1985.54.1107

Amulet, sub-oval, flat stone, yellow in colour and polished. For women, for bleeding or 'dud' (tiny grubs) in the ears. [JC [OPS] 10/03/2017]


1985.54.1107

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, sub-oval, flat stone, yellow in colour and polished. For women, for bleeding or 'dud' (tiny grubs) in the ears. [JC [OPS] 10/03/2017]
Geographical reference
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1931
Date collected
1931
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Stone, Process Polished
Dimensions
Depth: max 9 mm, Width: max 20 mm, Length: max 28 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.54.1107 Other numbers: A 110477 518

Search terms: Religion, Amulet