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1985.54.1744

Amulet; shell, which is cream in colour with brown markings. [ASh [OPS move] 08/09/2017]

1985.54.1744

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet; shell, which is cream in colour with brown markings. [ASh [OPS move] 08/09/2017]
Long description
Amulet; shell, which is cream in colour with brown markings. The shell is conical in shape with a spiral present on the exterior. Perforated near to the tip. Used to protect the wearer or to keep off fear. [ASh [OPS move] 08/09/2017]
Geographical reference
Egypt
Africa > Northern Africa > Egypt
Date
Date collected
1929
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Shell
Dimensions
Depth: max 12 mm, Width: max 13 mm, Length: max 24 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.54.1744 Other numbers: A 70361 R 29975? 29907?

Search terms: Religion, Amulet

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