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1985.54.2246

Amulet. “Zalat al-aryah” Stone, black, polished stone which is rhomboid in shape. Slightly pitted surface. Used for Sheikh possession. [ASh [OPS move] 30/10/2017]

1985.54.2246

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet. “Zalat al-aryah” Stone, black, polished stone which is rhomboid in shape. Slightly pitted surface. Used for Sheikh possession. [ASh [OPS move] 30/10/2017]
Geographical reference
Egypt
Africa > Northern Africa > Egypt
Date
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Stone, Process Polished
Dimensions
Depth: max 16 mm, Width: max 28 mm, Length: max 37 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.54.2246 Other numbers: A 70064 R 29950 219

Search terms: Religion, Amulet

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