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1985.54.2924.1

Amulet. One of three pieces of animal skin with grey and brown hair attached. To prevent lice. For the other two pieces of skin see 1985.54.2924 .2 - .3. [AF [OPS Move] 29/11/2017]

1985.54.2924.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet. One of three pieces of animal skin with grey and brown hair attached. To prevent lice. For the other two pieces of skin see 1985.54.2924 .2 - .3. [AF [OPS Move] 29/11/2017]
Geographical reference
Egypt
Africa > Northern Africa > Egypt
Date
Date collected
1929
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Animal Skin, Material Animal Hair
Dimensions
Depth: max 3 mm excluding hair, Width: max 13 mm excluding hair, Length: max 27 mm excluding hair
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.54.2924.1 Other numbers: A 70128 R 30239

Search terms: Religion, Amulet

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