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1985.54.1951

Amulet; triangular brown stone with a black band running through it. Highly polished surface. Used by women for pain in the knee. [ASh [OPS move] 18/09/2017]


1985.54.1951

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet; triangular brown stone with a black band running through it. Highly polished surface. Used by women for pain in the knee. [ASh [OPS move] 18/09/2017]
Geographical reference
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1929
Date collected
1929
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Stone, Process Polished
Dimensions
Depth: max 17 mm, Width: max 45 mm, Length: max 48 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.54.1951 Other numbers: A 107399 R 38319 264

Search terms: Religion, Amulet