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1985.54.1587

Amulet; cylindrical blue glass bead. [ASh [OPS move] 05/09/2017]


1985.54.1587

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet; cylindrical blue glass bead. [ASh [OPS move] 05/09/2017]
Long description
Amulet; cylindrical blue glass bead, which has been pierced longitudinally. Strung onto pale blue thread. Used to cure head wounds. [ASh [OPS move] 05/09/2017]
Geographical reference
Date
Date collected
1928
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Glass, Material Bead, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Diameter: max 10 mm, Length: max 19 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.54.1587 Other numbers: A 70308 R 30275 ? 163

Search terms: Religion, Amulet, Bead