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Object Number
62-50-50/10579.1
Display Title
"Mezuza" - object placed on house jamb (approx. 4" x 1") - metal with a small gl
Descriptions
Object Description
"Mezuza" - object placed on house jamb (approx. 4" x 1") - metal with a small glass window covering some Hebrew lettering
Inventory Description
House amulet, metal rectangle housing Hebrew writing under glass, 2 perfs
Classification
- Amulet
Department
Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
/
Algeria
Additional Geographic Terms
Algerian Sahara; Mzab-Ghardaia
Materials
Metal, Glass, Paper, Ink
Dimensions
Overall: 11.7 x 3.1 x 0.4 cm (4 5/8 x 1 1/4 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
62-50-50/10579
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