Amulet

15244

From: Egypt | Cairo

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 15244
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Jewish
Provenience Egypt | Cairo
Section African
Materials Iron | Brass
Iconography Hand
Inscription Language Hebrew Language
Description

Thin sheet of brass in form of a hand, the middle finger of which is pierced at the tip for the insertion of an iron ring. Inscription in Hewbrew on back of hand

Length 2.6 cm
Width 2.1 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. John Harrison, 1892
Other Number LE745 - Other Number

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