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1985.54.2604

Amulet. Earring of white metal and red glass beads strung onto metal wire. Used to cure swelling in the ear. [ASh [OPS move] 15/11/2017]

1985.54.2604

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet. Earring of white metal and red glass beads strung onto metal wire. Used to cure swelling in the ear. [ASh [OPS move] 15/11/2017]
Geographical reference
Egypt
Africa > Northern Africa > Egypt
Date
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material White Metal, Material Glass, Material Bead, Material Metal Wire, Process Strung, Process Moulded
Dimensions
Depth: max 5 mm, Width: max 35 mm, Length: max 41 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.54.2604 Other numbers: A 110115 155

Search terms: Religion, Ornament, Amulet, Ear Ornament

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