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Sheet iron ornament, possibly fly
Sheet iron ornament, possibly fly
Object Number 24-24-50/B4035
Display Title Sheet iron ornament, possibly fly
Descriptions
Object Description sheet iron ornament: shaped like a figurine
Inventory Description Iron ornament, human figure made from sheet, bead corroded onto head.
Classification
  • Personal
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Date 270 B.C.- A.D. 350
Culture
  • Meroitic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Sudan / <State> / <County> / <City> / Gammai
Intrasite Cemetery E, Grave 64
Additional Geographic Terms Nubia
Materials Iron
Dimensions Overall: 4.9 x 2.4 x 0.8 cm (1 15/16 x 15/16 x 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1

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