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1985.54.1647

Amulet; tubular red stone bead. [ASh [OPS move] 06/09/2017]

1985.54.1647

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet; tubular red stone bead. [ASh [OPS move] 06/09/2017]
Long description
Amulet; tubular red stone bead. Pierced longitudinally. Used to prolong the life of boys. [ASh [OPS move] 06/09/2017]
Geographical reference
Egypt
Africa > Northern Africa > Egypt
Date
Date collected
1927
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Stone, Material Bead, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Diameter: max 3 mm, Length: max 12 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.54.1647 Other numbers: A 60728 R 28866

Search terms: Religion, Ornament, Amulet, Head Ornament