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Image Not Available for Many beads, mostly ostrich shell discs
Many beads, mostly ostrich shell discs
Image Not Available for Many beads, mostly ostrich shell discs
Object Number 24-24-50/B4221
Display Title Many beads, mostly ostrich shell discs
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell beads, discoidal, some tubular faience, round glass, one natrolit
Classification
  • 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 21
Additional Geographic Terms Nubia
Materials Shell, Glass
Dimensions Overall: 1.1 x 0.4 x 0.4 cm (7/16 x 3/16 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity One large bag

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