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1985.50.945

Rectangular red leather pouch with embroidered hand on the front. Stamped with pattern of lines, stars and circles. [EH [OPS move] 3/11/2017]


1985.50.945

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Collection type
Object
Description
Rectangular red leather pouch with embroidered hand on the front. Stamped with pattern of lines, stars and circles. [EH [OPS move] 3/11/2017]
Geographical reference
Algiers
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1906
Date collected
1906
Acquisition information
Loaned: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Animal Leather Skin, Material Gilt Metal, Material Paper Plant, Material Yarn, Process Embroidered, Process Stamped, Process Stitched
Dimensions
Length x Width x Depth: max 110 x 95 x 5 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.50.945
Research and responses

Sketch p61 H.H. notes

Search terms: Religion, Amulet