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Beads
Object Number 24-24-50/B4234.1
Display Title Beads
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell beads, discoidal with tubular faienced and 1 pointed ovoid bead
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 95
Additional Geographic Terms Nubia
Materials Shell, Glass, Stone
Dimensions Overall: 1 x 0.4 x 0.4 cm (3/8 x 3/16 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 5 strands
Label on object 24-24-50/B4234.1

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