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1985.54.2428

Amulet, made from translucent brown stone, polished surface. Used by women to cure pain and swelling in the shoulder. [ASh [OPS move] 07/11/2017]


1985.54.2428

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, made from translucent brown stone, polished surface. Used by women to cure pain and swelling in the shoulder. [ASh [OPS move] 07/11/2017]
Geographical reference
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1929
Date collected
1929
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Stone, Process Polished
Dimensions
Depth: max 14 mm, Width: max 18 mm, Length: max 20 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.54.2428 Other numbers: A 107317 R 38498 176

Search terms: Religion, Amulet