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Jar of polished black ware, incised decoration, contained remnants of beer
Jar of polished black ware, incised decoration, contained remnants of beer
Object Number 24-24-50/B3945
Display Title Jar of polished black ware, incised decoration, contained remnants of beer
Descriptions
Object Description Meriotic black incised jar of dark, reduced fired clay, rounded bottom, tall neck, small mouth.
Department Archaeological
Date 270 B.C.- A.D. 350
Culture
  • Meroitic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Sudan / <State> / <County> / <City> / Gammai
Intrasite Cem. 100, Grave 139
Additional Geographic Terms Nubia; Abkah, near
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 23 x 14.5 x 14 cm (9 1/16 x 5 11/16 x 5 1/2 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Oric Bates, 1924
Provenance
Provenance Mrs. Oric Bates (12/31/1924)
Donor Mrs. Oric Bates

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