amulet and cord; Karanis; Amulets; Lead; Linen

Notes:

A lead amulet, folded around the string with which it was worn, presumably around the wrist or ankle. Excavated in Karanis, Egypt, in a room whose contents date to the 3rd and 4th centuries A.D. It has never been unrolled, and its contents remain unknown.; Amulet on bracelet. Lead, string (Karanis Revealed, Wilfong).

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Collection:

Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Subject Topic:

Karanis; Amulets; Egypt

Language:

UND

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