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1985.54.2808

Amulet. Section of bone. Cylindrical in shape with a hollowed centre. Tool marks visible on the surface. Used for a woman having bad dreams. [ASh [OPS move] 23/11/2017]

1985.54.2808

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet. Section of bone. Cylindrical in shape with a hollowed centre. Tool marks visible on the surface. Used for a woman having bad dreams. [ASh [OPS move] 23/11/2017]
Geographical reference
Egypt
Africa > Northern Africa > Egypt
Date
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Animal Bone, Material Bone
Dimensions
Depth: max 21 mm, Width: max 40 mm, Length: max 76 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.54.2808 Other numbers: A 170005 A 659200 R 13741/ 1936 5

Search terms: Religion, Amulet

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