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Two handled jar of red-brown ware
Two handled jar of red-brown ware
Object Number 24-24-50/B3936
Display Title Two handled jar of red-brown ware
Descriptions
Object Description Jar, pottery, two handles, red-brown ware painted white
Inventory Description Ceramic jar, white, incised, 2 handles (1 broken) neck broken, annular base
Classification
  • Jar
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 132
Additional Geographic Terms Nubia; Abkah, near
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 32 x 20 cm (12 5/8 x 7 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object B3936; B3639 (crossed out); Gam 132/#2 (crossed out)

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