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1985.54.2557

Amulet. 2 pieces of ‘ud-stick (looks like a splint of wood, which has broken in two) burnt like incense. Used as a love charm. [ASh [OPS move] 14/11/2017]

1985.54.2557

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet. 2 pieces of ‘ud-stick (looks like a splint of wood, which has broken in two) burnt like incense. Used as a love charm. [ASh [OPS move] 14/11/2017]
Geographical reference
Egypt
Africa > Northern Africa > Egypt
Date
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant
Dimensions
Depth: max 3 mm largest fragment, Width: max 4 mm largest fragment, Length: max 32 mm largest fragment
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.54.2557 Other numbers: A 110227 367

Search terms: Religion, Amulet

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