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1985.54.1620

Amulet; blue glass beads threaded on string. Used to cure any illness. [SB [OPS Move] 05/09/2017]

1985.54.1620

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet; blue glass beads threaded on string. Used to cure any illness. [SB [OPS Move] 05/09/2017]
Geographical reference
Egypt
Africa > Northern Africa > Egypt
Date
Date collected
1928
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Glass, Material Bead, Process Strung, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Depth: max 3 mm, Width: max 11 mm, Length: max 50 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.54.1620 Other numbers: A 70168 R 30289 ? 123

Search terms: Religion, Ornament, Amulet, Finger Ring, Bead