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Image Not Available for Iron kohl-stick
Iron kohl-stick
Image Not Available for Iron kohl-stick
Object Number 24-24-50/B3947
Display Title Iron kohl-stick
Descriptions
Inventory Description Iron tool, flattened end broken
Classification
  • Tool
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 147
Additional Geographic Terms Nubia; Abkah, near
Materials Iron
Dimensions Overall: 11.3 x 1.3 x 0.7 cm (4 7/16 x 1/2 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1

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