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1985.54.2958.3

Amulet, black circular pellet. Used as a cure for colds in young children. See 1985.54.2958 .1 & .2 for the associated pellets. [BS [OPS move] 30/11/2017]

1985.54.2958.3

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, black circular pellet. Used as a cure for colds in young children. See 1985.54.2958 .1 & .2 for the associated pellets. [BS [OPS move] 30/11/2017]
Geographical reference
Egypt
Africa > Northern Africa > Egypt
Date
Date collected
1929
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Plant
Dimensions
Depth: max 5 mm, Width: max 17 mm, Length: max 21 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.54.2958.3 Other numbers: A 70243 30138

Search terms: Religion, Amulet

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