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Object Number 24-24-50/B3952
Display Title Small wide-mouthed bowl of smooth black ware
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ceramic jar, small, black, round body and base, constricted neck, flared rim
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Jar
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 172
Additional Geographic Terms Nubia; Abkah, near
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 8.4 x 5.1 cm (3 5/16 x 2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object B3952; 172/2
Provenance
Collector Mr. Oric Bates (1915-1917)
Donor Donated by Mrs. Oric Bates

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