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1985.54.3488.1

Amulet. The first packet contains 'Shamar', which is fennel seed. For the other packet see 1985.54.3488 .2 [ASh [OPS move] 10/01/2018]

1985.54.3488.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet. The first packet contains 'Shamar', which is fennel seed. For the other packet see 1985.54.3488 .2 [ASh [OPS move] 10/01/2018]
Long description
Amulet, used as an ingredient to sprinkle on dough before baking. The first packet contains 'Shamar', which is fennel seed. Stored in original paper packaging which is bound with string. For the other packet see 1985.54.3488 .2 [ASh [OPS move] 10/01/2018]
Geographical reference
Egypt
Africa > Northern Africa > Egypt
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1928
Date collected
1928
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Foodstuff, Material Paper Plant, Material Plant Seed, Process Dried, Process Bound, Process Tied
Dimensions
Depth: max 16 mm packet, Width: max 56 mm packet, Length: max 110 mm packet
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.54.3488.1 Other numbers: A 138602

Search terms: Religion, Food and Drink, Amulet, Food

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