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Object Number 24-24-50/B4063
Display Title Loose beads
Descriptions
Inventory Description Glass beads, round with some discoidal shell beads
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 Cemetery E, Grave 99
Additional Geographic Terms Nubia
Materials Shell, Glass
Dimensions Overall: 0.4 x 0.3 x 0.3 cm (3/16 x 1/8 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1 large bag
Label on object 24-24-50/B4063

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