- Collection type
- Object
- Description
- Blue glazed pottery amulet for camel, in the shape of an almond.
- Geographical reference
- Date / Period
- Date made: Before 1886
- Date collected
- By 1886
- Acquisition information
- Donated: 1886
- Dimensions
- Length: max 22 mm
- Object numbers
- Accession number: 1886.6.16
Search terms: Religion, Animal Gear, Pottery, Amulet, Animal Harness, Camel Accessory
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