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1985.54.2748

Amulet. Tooth, possibly of a gazelle, with two prominent roots attached to the underside. Worn by a woman whose husband wishes to take another wife. [ASh [OPS move] 21/11/2017]


1985.54.2748

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet. Tooth, possibly of a gazelle, with two prominent roots attached to the underside. Worn by a woman whose husband wishes to take another wife. [ASh [OPS move] 21/11/2017]
Geographical reference
Date
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Animal Tooth, Material Deer Tooth Animal
Dimensions
Depth: max 7 mm, Width: max 15 mm, Length: max 32 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.54.2748 Other numbers: A 110512 553

Search terms: Religion, Amulet