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1985.54.2338

Amulet, black stone with a pitted and cracked surface. Roughly triangular in shape. Used by women who experiences pain during her pregnancy. [ASh [OPS move] 03/11/2017]

1985.54.2338

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, black stone with a pitted and cracked surface. Roughly triangular in shape. Used by women who experiences pain during her pregnancy. [ASh [OPS move] 03/11/2017]
Geographical reference
Egypt
Africa > Northern Africa > Egypt
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1931
Date collected
1931
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Stone
Dimensions
Depth: max 33 mm, Width: max 35 mm, Length: max 48 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.54.2338 Other numbers: A 110190 230

Search terms: Religion, Amulet

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