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Amulet: E.768.1954

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Description

'mask' amulet of human face, glass stone or piece of carnelian set into forehead (only part preserved), pierced at the top for suspension

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 0.013 m
Height: 0.054 m
Width: 0.046 m

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1954) by Greg, R., Sir

Identification numbers

Accession number: E.768.1954
Primary reference Number: 62837
Oldadmincategory: A
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 7 April 2015 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Antiquities

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Amulet" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/62837 Accessed: 2024-04-28 16:41:38

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