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1985.54.2570

Amulet. Four pieces of medicinal powder (sufuf). Greenish-yellow pellet form. Used for pain in the heart. [ASh [OPS move] 14/11/2017]

1985.54.2570

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet. Four pieces of medicinal powder (sufuf). Greenish-yellow pellet form. Used for pain in the heart. [ASh [OPS move] 14/11/2017]
Geographical reference
Egypt
Africa > Northern Africa > Egypt
Date
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Mineral, Process Handbuilt
Dimensions
Depth: max 10 mm largest piece, Width: max 14 mm largest piece, Length: max 15 mm largest piece
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.54.2570 Other numbers: A 110764 40

Search terms: Religion, Amulet, Medicine

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