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Beads, four strings of opaque red-brown glass
Beads, four strings of opaque red-brown glass
Object Number 24-24-50/B3964
Display Title Beads, four strings of opaque red-brown glass
Descriptions
Inventory Description Glass, beads, round, red
Classification
  • Round 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 182
Additional Geographic Terms Nubia; Abkah, near
Materials Glass
Dimensions Overall: 0.2 x 0.2 x 0.2 cm (1/16 x 1/16 x 1/16 in.)
Quantity 4 strings

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