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1985.54.1673

Amulet; elongated black glass bead with white lines. [ASh [OPS move] 07/09/2017]

1985.54.1673

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet; elongated black glass bead with white lines. [ASh [OPS move] 07/09/2017]
Long description
Amulet; elongated black glass bead with white lines and yellow swirls. Worn round the neck as cure for a sore throat. [ASh [OPS move] 07/09/2017]
Geographical reference
Egypt
Africa > Northern Africa > Egypt
Date
Date collected
1927
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Glass, Material Bead, Process Perforated, Process Decorated
Dimensions
Diameter: max 9 mm, Length: max 20 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.54.1673 Other numbers: A 60715 R 28910 21

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

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