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1985.54.2345

Amulet, made from a section of bone, possibly a bead? Used as a protective charm. [ASh [OPS move] 03/11/2017]


1985.54.2345

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, made from a section of bone, possibly a bead? Used as a protective charm. [ASh [OPS move] 03/11/2017]
Long description
Amulet, made from a section of bone, possibly a bead? Cylindrical in shape and drilled through the centre. Used by young boys as a protective charm against the evil eye. [ASh [OPS move] 03/11/2017]
Geographical reference
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1931
Date collected
1931
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Bone, Process Drilled
Dimensions
Height: max 8 mm, Depth: max 6 mm, Width: max 7 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.54.2345 Other numbers: A 110403 444

Search terms: Religion, Amulet