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1985.54.1398

Amulet, made from greyish-brown coloured stone, with white veins. Flat, and sub rectangular in shape. Worn by pregnant women to protect the unborn child. [CW [OPS Move Project] 13/03/2017]


1985.54.1398

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, made from greyish-brown coloured stone, with white veins. Flat, and sub rectangular in shape. Worn by pregnant women to protect the unborn child. [CW [OPS Move Project] 13/03/2017]
Geographical reference
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1929
Date collected
1929
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Stone
Dimensions
Depth: max 12 mm, Width: max 29 mm, Length: max 84 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.54.1398 Other numbers: A 108307 / R 36736 544

Search terms: Religion, Amulet