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1985.54.1617

Amulet; ovoid glass bead with multi-coloured flowered designs. Charm for expulsion of the placenta at the right time. [SB [OPS Move] 05/09/2017]


1985.54.1617

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet; ovoid glass bead with multi-coloured flowered designs. Charm for expulsion of the placenta at the right time. [SB [OPS Move] 05/09/2017]
Geographical reference
Date
Date collected
1928
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Bead, Material Pigment, Process Perforated, Process Decorated
Dimensions
Diameter: max 10 mm, Length: max 18 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.54.1617 Other numbers: A 70322 R 30326 R 2532/1938 ? 166

Search terms: Religion, Amulet, Bead