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1985.54.1798

Amulet; lump of "Gawi", a dark brown resin substance. Used as an ingredient of incense. [SB [OPS Move] 11/09/2017]

1985.54.1798

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet; lump of "Gawi", a dark brown resin substance. Used as an ingredient of incense. [SB [OPS Move] 11/09/2017]
Geographical reference
Egypt
Africa > Northern Africa > Egypt
Date
Date collected
1929
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Resin Plant
Dimensions
Depth: max 26 mm, Width: max 27 mm, Length: max 42 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.54.1798 Other numbers: A 138596 52

Search terms: Religion, Amulet

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