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1985.54.1329

Amulet. Written charm enclosed in cotton case, on cord sling. The rectangular case is constructed of woven textile with a red design printed. A small suspension loop of similar textile has been stitched to the top and a plaited cotton cord has been strung through it. The case is stitched closed with decorative textile straps. [MOBB [OPS move] 14/3/2017]


1985.54.1329

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet. Written charm enclosed in cotton case, on cord sling. The rectangular case is constructed of woven textile with a red design printed. A small suspension loop of similar textile has been stitched to the top and a plaited cotton cord has been strung through it. The case is stitched closed with decorative textile straps. [MOBB [OPS move] 14/3/2017]
Geographical reference
Date
Date collected
1931
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Cotton Seed Fibre Textile Plant, Material Cotton Seed Fibre Yarn Plant, Process Stitched, Process Inscribed, Process Woven, Process Plaited, Process Tied, Process Printed
Dimensions
Height: max 8 mm, Width: max 61 mm, Length: max 335 mm including cord, approx
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.54.1329 Other numbers: A 110335 375

Search terms: Religion, Amulet