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1985.54.2357

Amulet, made from grey stone. It is roughly square in shape and has a fracture in the surface. Slightly translucent. Used by men to cure a cough. [AF [OPS move] 06/11/2017]14/02/2017]


1985.54.2357

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, made from grey stone. It is roughly square in shape and has a fracture in the surface. Slightly translucent. Used by men to cure a cough. [AF [OPS move] 06/11/2017]14/02/2017]
Geographical reference
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1931
Date collected
1931
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Stone
Dimensions
Depth: max 16 mm, Width: max 25 mm, Length: max 29 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.54.2357 Other numbers: A 110617 657

Search terms: Religion, Amulet