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Organic shell beads, 4 strands, discoidal, some loose and broken
Organic shell beads, 4 strands, discoidal, some loose and broken
Object Number 24-24-50/B4067.1
Display Title Organic shell beads, 4 strands, discoidal, some loose and broken
Descriptions
Object Description Organic shell beads, 4 strands, discoidal, some loose and broken
Inventory Description Organic, shell beads, 4 strands, discoidal, some loose and broken
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 115
Additional Geographic Terms Nubia
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 0.6 x 0.2 x 0.2 cm (1/4 x 1/16 x 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 24-24-50/B4067.1

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