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Object Number 24-24-50/B4053
Display Title Two ivory ear studs
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, ivory, ornament, ear studs, flared both ends
Classification
  • Ornament
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 85
Additional Geographic Terms Nubia
Materials Ivory
Dimensions Overall: 1.1 x 0.6 x 0.6 cm (7/16 x 1/4 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 2

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