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Rough amber
Amber carried by fishermen to ward off rheumatism, Norfolk Coast.
Small piece of dark red amber with drilled hole. Largely opaque and varying in colour between dark red, orange and brown. 4 of its sides appear to be cut to right angles and are somewhat polished. The 5th side is rounded and left more natural, though appears to be slightly polished, also.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
11.24.9
Measurements
Length
(cm): 1.6
Width
(cm): 1.5
Height
(cm): 1.3
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