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1985.54.2874

Amulet. Silk threads, plaited to make a cord. Dyed dark red. Used to cure stomach pain. [ASh [OPS move] 27/11/2017]

1985.54.2874

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet. Silk threads, plaited to make a cord. Dyed dark red. Used to cure stomach pain. [ASh [OPS move] 27/11/2017]
Geographical reference
Egypt
Africa > Northern Africa > Egypt
Date
Date collected
1929
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Silk Textile Animal, Material Pigment, Process Dyed, Process Plaited
Dimensions
Depth: max 3 mm, Width: max 18 mm, Length: max 233 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.54.2874 Other numbers: A 60749 R 28927 56

Search terms: Religion, Amulet

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