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Stone pendant and beads
Object Number 24-24-50/B4129
Display Title Stone pendant and beads
Descriptions
Inventory Description Beads, miscellaneous alabaster, faienced ceramic, shell and stone
Classification
  • Bead
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Sudan / <State> / <County> / <City> / Gammai
Intrasite Mound B, Grave 1
Additional Geographic Terms Nubia
Materials Alabaster, Carnelian, Stone, Ceramic, Ostrich eggshell
Dimensions Overall: 2.1 x 1.2 x 1.2 cm (13/16 x 1/2 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 33
Label on object B.R.2; B.R.5; B.R.6

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