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Object Number
24-24-50/B4209
Display Title
Bronze fittings to leather box
Descriptions
Object Description
27 pieces of iron that were corner pieces on a box, supports, handles, etc.
Inventory Description
Bronze fittings, for box, some with feline forms, handles, latches, hinges
Classification
- Hardware
- 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
Cemetery E, Grave 3
Additional Geographic Terms
Nubia
Materials
Bronze
Dimensions
Overall: 8.2 x 3.4 x 3.5 cm (3 1/4 x 1 5/16 x 1 3/8 in.)
Quantity
27
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