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Object Number
24-24-50/B3906
Display Title
Gilt copper wire ring
Descriptions
Object Description
ring of gilt copper wire from 3rd finger of right hand
Inventory Description
Copper ring, coiled wire
Classification
- Ring
- Raw Material
Department
Archaeological
Date
270 B.C.- A.D. 350
Culture
- Meroitic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
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Sudan
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<County>
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<City>
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Gammai
Intrasite
Cem. 100, Grave 111
Additional Geographic Terms
Nubia; Abkah, near
Materials
Copper alloy
Dimensions
Overall: 2.1 x 2 x 0.4 cm (13/16 x 13/16 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
B3906
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