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Image Not Available for 4 strings ostrich shell beads, 1 string poor green beads; 1 string green, etc. b
4 strings ostrich shell beads, 1 string poor green beads; 1 string green, etc. b
Image Not Available for 4 strings ostrich shell beads, 1 string poor green beads; 1 string green, etc. b
Object Number 24-24-50/B3909
Display Title 4 strings ostrich shell beads, 1 string poor green beads; 1 string green, etc. b
Descriptions
Object Description 4 strings ostrich shell beads, 1 string poor green beads; 1 string green, etc. beads
Inventory Description Organic, shell beads, discoidal, with 1 strand of round faience
Classification
  • Bead
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 111
Additional Geographic Terms Nubia; Abkah, near
Materials Shell, Glass, Faience
Dimensions Overall: 0.3 x 0.3 x 0.1 cm (1/8 x 1/8 x 1/16 in.)
Quantity 4 strands
Label on object 24-24-50/B3909

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