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1985.54.1817

Amulet; “Malh rashidi” a salt. Small block of square, white salt. Rough around the edges. Used for sunstroke. [ASh [OPS move] 13/09/2017]


1985.54.1817

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet; “Malh rashidi” a salt. Small block of square, white salt. Rough around the edges. Used for sunstroke. [ASh [OPS move] 13/09/2017]
Geographical reference
Date
Date collected
1929
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Salt Mineral
Dimensions
Depth: max 11 mm, Width: max 19 mm, Length: max 24 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.54.1817 Other numbers: A 107051 R 37332

Search terms: Religion, Amulet