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1985.54.769.3

Amulet. Yellow pellet of incense, triangular in shape, one of four. For other pellets see [1985.54.769 .1 - .2 & .4] Used to drive away anger and sadness [SB [OPS] 07/03/2017]


1985.54.769.3

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet. Yellow pellet of incense, triangular in shape, one of four. For other pellets see [1985.54.769 .1 - .2 & .4] Used to drive away anger and sadness [SB [OPS] 07/03/2017]
Long description
Four pellets of incense [.1 - .4] triangular in shape. Used to drive away anger and sadness [SB [OPS] 07/03/2017]
Geographical reference
Date
Date collected
1929
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Dimensions
Depth: max 7 mm, Width: max 9 mm, Length: max 10 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.54.769.3 Other numbers: A 107786 R 37021 12

Search terms: Religion, Amulet, Incense, Pellet