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1985.54.2304

Amulet. Necklace of small blue/green glass beads, strung onto cotton thread. Used as a charm against the evil eye. [ASh [OPS move] 01/11/2017]

1985.54.2304

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet. Necklace of small blue/green glass beads, strung onto cotton thread. Used as a charm against the evil eye. [ASh [OPS move] 01/11/2017]
Geographical reference
Egypt
Africa > Northern Africa > Egypt
Date
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Glass, Material Cotton Seed Fibre Yarn Plant, Material Bead, Process Strung
Dimensions
Depth: max 3 mm, Width: max 27 mm, Length: max 265 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.54.2304 Other numbers: A 110040 79

Search terms: Religion, Ornament, Amulet, Bead, Neck Ornament

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