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1985.54.3490.4

Amulet. Packet for medicine containing plant root. The roots have split in two and are spongy in the centre. For the other packets see 1985.54.3490 .1 - .3, .5 - .7. [ASh [OPS move] 10/01/2018]

1985.54.3490.4

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet. Packet for medicine containing plant root. The roots have split in two and are spongy in the centre. For the other packets see 1985.54.3490 .1 - .3, .5 - .7. [ASh [OPS move] 10/01/2018]
Geographical reference
Egypt
Africa > Northern Africa > Egypt
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1928
Date collected
1928
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Plant Root
Dimensions
Depth: max 17 mm largest piece, Width: max 27 mm largest piece, Length: max 67 mm largest piece
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.54.3490.4 Other numbers: A 138581

Search terms: Religion, Medicine, Amulet

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