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1985.54.1619

Amulet; necklace of fifteen white glass beads, spherical and ovoid. Worn to make a woman beautiful and to make others love her. [SB [OPS Move] 05/09/2017]

1985.54.1619

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet; necklace of fifteen white glass beads, spherical and ovoid. Worn to make a woman beautiful and to make others love her. [SB [OPS Move] 05/09/2017]
Geographical reference
Egypt
Africa > Northern Africa > Egypt
Date
Date collected
1929
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Glass, Material Bead, Process Strung, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Depth: max 13 mm, Width: max 22 mm, Length: max 160 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.54.1619 Other numbers: A 108516 R 36718 ? 760

Search terms: Religion, Ornament, Amulet, Neck Ornament, Bead