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1985.54.3522

Amulet. Shell, tiger cowrie. White shell with a mottled brown surface and a long opening on the underside of the shell. Large hole bored into the side of the shell. [ASh [OPS move] 16/01/2018]

1985.54.3522

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet. Shell, tiger cowrie. White shell with a mottled brown surface and a long opening on the underside of the shell. Large hole bored into the side of the shell. [ASh [OPS move] 16/01/2018]
Geographical reference
Egypt
Africa > Northern Africa > Egypt
Date
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Shell
Dimensions
Depth: max 38 mm, Width: max 45 mm, Length: max 80 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.54.3522 Other numbers: A 70075 R 29985 357

Search terms: Religion, Amulet, Shell

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