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1985.54.1936.1

Amulet; one of three yellow pellets. For the other pellets see 1985.54.1936 .2 & .3 [ASh [OPS move] 18/09/2017]

1985.54.1936.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet; one of three yellow pellets. For the other pellets see 1985.54.1936 .2 & .3 [ASh [OPS move] 18/09/2017]
Long description
Amulet; one of three yellow pellets, made from an unknown substance. Used by men & women as a cure for fever in the stomach. For the other pellets see 1985.54.1936 .2 & .3 [ASh [OPS move] 18/09/2017]
Geographical reference
Egypt
Africa > Northern Africa > Egypt
Cairo
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1933
Date collected
1933
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Mineral, Material Clay, Process Handbuilt
Dimensions
Depth: max 10 mm, Width: max 11 mm, Length: max 14 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.54.1936.1 Other numbers: A 108057 R 36932 288

Search terms: Religion, Amulet

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