Amulet
Category
Archaeological material
Date
Unknown
Materials
Bead, Stone
Measurements
50 mm (Diameter)
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Lanhydrock, Cornwall
NT 887680
Summary
Four amulets, three in the shape of scarab beetles, plus one rectangular tablet which dates from the 12th-8th century BC. All on a piece of blue string which is tied together. All are inscribed on base with various hieroglyphics.
Provenance
Probably acquired on transfer of the house to the National Trust. The family travelled extensively before WW1 and the Hon. Gerald Agar-Robartes, later 7th Viscount Clifden, who gave Lanhydrock to the National Trust in 1953, had a career in the Diplomatic Service from 1906-1930.