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Bronze ring around iron nail
Image Not Available for Bronze ring around iron nail
Object Number 24-24-50/B4214
Display Title Bronze ring around iron nail
Descriptions
Inventory Description Copper ring and iron rod fragment, corroded together.
Classification
  • Miscellaneous
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 3
Additional Geographic Terms Nubia
Materials Copper alloy
Dimensions Overall: 4.4 x 2.3 x 2 cm (1 3/4 x 7/8 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1

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