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1985.50.1373.1

Amulet of bone. The lid of an egg-shaped container, which screws into base [1985.50.1373 .2]. Made of two parts fitted together. [BA [OPS move] 23/11/2017]

1985.50.1373.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet of bone. The lid of an egg-shaped container, which screws into base [1985.50.1373 .2]. Made of two parts fitted together. [BA [OPS move] 23/11/2017]
Geographical reference
Algeria
Africa > Northern Africa > Algeria
Maison Carree Al-Harrash
Cultural groups
Arab
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1906
Date collected
1906
Acquisition information
Loaned: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Bone, Process Carved
Dimensions
Diameter: max 29 mm total, Diameter: max 26 mm, Length: max 20 mm, Length: max 37 mm total
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.50.1373.1

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