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Gems (garnets?) one silver mounted
Gems (garnets?) one silver mounted
Object Number 24-24-50/B4219
Display Title Gems (garnets?) one silver mounted
Descriptions
Inventory Description Glass ornament, one circular red bead in metal casing, other amber-colored
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 3
Additional Geographic Terms Nubia
Materials Glass, Metal
Dimensions Overall: 1 x 0.6 x 1 cm (3/8 x 1/4 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object B4219

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