Accession No

Z 14978 B


Description

Amulet formed of a naturally pierced stone. Roughly flat disc, with one long protrusion with a hole running through it on the edge, and several holes and depressions.


Place

Asia; West Asia; Palestine; West Bank; Tell el-‘Ajjul


Period

Hyksos c 1700 BC


Source

Murray, Margaret Alice [collector and donor]


Department

Arch


Reference Numbers

Z 14978 B


Cultural Affliation


Material

Stone


Local Term


Measurements

65mm


Events

Context (Field collection)
Found in a Hyksos town (c.1700 BC), Tell el-'Ajjul.
Event Date
Author: maa


Description (Physical description)
Description for Z 14978 A-E: 'Five natural stones naturally pierced. Used as a amulets'.
Event Date
Author: maa


Description (Physical description)
Amulet formed of a naturally pierced stone. Roughly flat disc, with one long protrusion with a hole running through it on the edge, and several holes and depressions.
Event Date 13/9/2023
Author: Esther Laver


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