Accession No
Z 14978 E
Description
Amulet formed of a naturally pierced stone in two pieces. Roughly triangular, with the point formed of a protrusion, which has broken off of the rest of the amulet. One hole in the protrusion and a smaller hole in the main body, with several circular 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 E
Cultural Affliation
Material
Stone
Local Term
Measurements
75mm
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 in two pieces. Roughly triangular, with the point formed of a protrusion, which has broken off of the rest of the amulet. One hole in the protrusion and a smaller hole in the main body, with several circular depressions.
Event Date 13/9/2023
Author: Esther Laver
FM:304126
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