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1985.54.2438

Amulet, made from translucent orange stone, with a polished and pitted surface. [ASh [OPS move] 07/11/2017]

1985.54.2438

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, made from translucent orange stone, with a polished and pitted surface. [ASh [OPS move] 07/11/2017]
Long description
Amulet, made from translucent orange stone, with a polished and pitted surface. Deep depression in one side of the stone. Used by women for swellings on the fingers. [ASh [OPS move] 07/11/2017]
Geographical reference
Egypt
Africa > Northern Africa > Egypt
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1930
Date collected
1930
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Stone
Dimensions
Depth: max 10 mm, Width: max 16 mm, Length: max 19 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.54.2438 Other numbers: A 110105 145

Search terms: Religion, Amulet

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