Amuletic flat bead

Flat bead of polished agate with asymmetrical edges, banded

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Flat bead of polished agate with asymmetrical edges, banded
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Flat bead of polished agate with asymmetrical edges, banded, amuletic, De Mortillet collection, possibly Indian, 1801-1900

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A665179
Materials:
agate and complete
Measurements:
overall: 33 mm x 23 mm x 6 mm,
type:
bead - pierced object