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1985.54.558

Amulet; bone. [ASh [OPS move] 25/08/2017]

1985.54.558

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet; bone. [ASh [OPS move] 25/08/2017]
Long description
Amulet; large section of bone, which is hollow in the centre. Used by women as a cure for 'aks'. [ASh [OPS move] 25/08/2017]
Geographical reference
Egypt
Africa > Northern Africa > Egypt
Date
Date collected
1929
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Bone
Dimensions
Depth: max 31 mm, Width: max 37 mm, Length: max 71 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.54.558 Other numbers: A 108271 R 37492 507

Search terms: Religion, Amulet

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