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: Hearst Museum object titled Ab (heart) amulet, accession number 5-7395, described as Amulet. Ab or heart pendant. Lapis. Top lug pierced for hanging. Height 1.94 cm. Width with lugs 1.18 cm. Thickness 7.7 mm.
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