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1985.50.932

Rectangular metal amulet case, containing amulet of seeds and other plant material. [EH [OPS move] 6/11/2017]

1985.50.932

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Collection type
Object
Description
Rectangular metal amulet case, containing amulet of seeds and other plant material. [EH [OPS move] 6/11/2017]
Long description
Rectangular metal amulet case, containing amulet of seeds and other plant material. The case is sealed, but the seal is partially broken and the metal is cracked, so that the amulet is visible inside. The case has a two metal loops on the top, and is decorated on both sides with incised foliate and spiral design. [EH [OPS move] 6/11/2017]
Geographical reference
Algeria
Africa > Northern Africa > Algeria
Algiers
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1906
Date collected
1906
Acquisition information
Loaned: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Metal, Material Plant Seed, Process Incised, Process Perforated, Process Decorated
Dimensions
Length: max 38 mm, Depth: max 9 mm, Width: max 38 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.50.932

Search terms: Religion, Amulet

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