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Object Number
975-69-50/11945
Display Title
Copper and brass phylactery
Descriptions
Object Description
Copper and brass phylactery, (general shape is similar to a large key.) Intricate carved designs on face with two protruding brass cubes. L: 25 cm W: 6 cm. Circular top diameter 6 cm
Inventory Description
Key, metal, intricate incised deco, noded, openwork circles 1 end, other rect w/
Classification
- Key
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- Tuareg
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
/
Algeria
Materials
Metal
Dimensions
Overall: 25.3 x 6.1 x 2 cm (9 15/16 x 2 3/8 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
975-69-50/11945/ 818
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| PrimaryMedia | Object Number | Title | Classification | Geography/Provenience | SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53-14-50/9629.1 | Brass key. |
Key
|
Algeria
| |
| 975-32-50/11901C | Key, metal, incised geo deco, noded, 1 end rounded, other 3 prongs |
Key
|
Algeria
| |
| 975-69-50/11937B | Key (b) The key is in the shape of an elongated cross, with incised designs on o |
Key
|
Algeria
| |
| 975-32-50/11901D | Key, metal, incised geo deco, 1 end rounded, other 3 prongs, perf center |
Key
|
Algeria
| |
| 16-43-50/B1509 | Brass key |
Key
|
Nigeria
| |
| 975-32-50/11901A | Metal key; veil weight |
Key
|
Algeria
| |
| 975-32-50/11901B | Key, metal, incised geo design, 2 knobs, perforated, 1 end 3 prongs, 1 end domed |
Key
|
Algeria
| |
| 991-12-60/15102 | Brass Key Belonging to a Padlock |
Key
|
China
| |
|
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for Phylactery, brass
| 30-72-60/L170 | Phylactery, brass |
Tibet
| ||
| 96-34-00/89899 | Phylactery |
Accessory
| ||
| 37-40-50/2066 | "Key" - stick of carved wood with iron nails in one end |
Key
|
Africa
| |
| 999-26-50/12965.2 | Iron key, curled end, 1 protruding square at other end |
Key
|
Mali
|