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Beads: shell, glass
Object Number 24-24-50/B3964.3
Display Title Beads: shell, glass
Descriptions
Inventory Description Glass beads, round, blue round glass and discoidal natrolite
Classification
  • Round bead
Department Archaeological
Date 270 B.C.- A.D. 350
Culture
  • Meroitic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Sudan / <State> / <County> / <City> / Gammai
Intrasite Cem. 100, Grave 182
Additional Geographic Terms Nubia; Abkah, near
Materials Glass, Natrolite
Dimensions Overall: 0.3 x 0.1 x 0.1 cm (1/8 x 1/16 x 1/16 in.)
Quantity 3 strands
Label on object 24-24-50/B3964.3

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