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1985.54.3271

Amulet. Cowrie shell. White with grey speckles. The top domed portion of the shell had broken off. [AF [OPS move] 18/12/2017]

1985.54.3271

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet. Cowrie shell. White with grey speckles. The top domed portion of the shell had broken off. [AF [OPS move] 18/12/2017]
Geographical reference
Egypt
Africa > Northern Africa > Egypt
Date
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Shell, Material Cowrie Shell
Dimensions
Depth: max 11 mm, Width: max 24 mm, Length: max 34 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.54.3271 Other numbers: 191

Search terms: Religion, Amulet, Shell

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