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1985.54.2364

Amulet, made from a white powder. Used by children to cure swellings on the legs. [AF [OPS move] 06/11/2017]

1985.54.2364

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, made from a white powder. Used by children to cure swellings on the legs. [AF [OPS move] 06/11/2017]
Geographical reference
Egypt
Africa > Northern Africa > Egypt
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1929
Date collected
1929
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Mineral
Dimensions
Depth: max 12 mm packet, Width: max 75 mm packet, Length: max 70 mm packet
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.54.2364 Other numbers: A 107014 R 37295 15

Search terms: Religion, Amulet

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