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1985.54.2410.1

Amulet, one of a pair of bracelets made of thick copper alloy wire. For the other bracelet see 1985.54.2410 .2 [ASh [OPS move] 06/11/2017]

1985.54.2410.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, one of a pair of bracelets made of thick copper alloy wire. For the other bracelet see 1985.54.2410 .2 [ASh [OPS move] 06/11/2017]
Long description
Amulet, one of a pair of bracelets made of thick copper alloy wire, twisted with terminals in the form of snake heads. Believed to cure infertility in women. For the other bracelet see the record 1985.54.2410 .2 [ASh [OPS move] 06/11/2017]
Geographical reference
Egypt
Africa > Northern Africa > Egypt
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1930
Date collected
1930
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Copper Alloy Metal, Process Twisted, Process Moulded
Dimensions
Depth: max 9 mm, Width: max 65 mm, Length: max 83 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.54.2410.1 Other numbers: A 109992 31

Search terms: Religion, Ornament, Amulet, Arm Ornament, Animal Figure