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amulet
(?)
Object Type
amulet
(?)
Museum number
EA73866
Description
Serpentine amulet (?), oval object with smooth surfaces, flattened on one face, perhaps an abbreviated cowroid.
Cultures/periods
Late Period
(?)
Production date
600BC-332BC
(?)
Findspot
Found/Acquired:
Egypt
Materials
serpentine
(?)
Dimensions
Length:
1.75 centimetres
Width:
1.15 centimetres
Location
Not on display
Condition
Good
Acquisition name
Bequeathed by:
Mrs Mary E Walker
Donated by:
Catherine Marchionne
Donated by:
Dr A E Walker
Previous owner
Previous owner/ex-collection:
Henry Dewey
Acquisition date
1990
Department
Egypt and Sudan
BM/Big number
EA73866
Registration number
1990,1210.54