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Amphora of hard brown ware with two handles and painted decoration
Amphora of hard brown ware with two handles and painted decoration
Object Number 24-24-50/B3938
Display Title Amphora of hard brown ware with two handles and painted decoration
Descriptions
Object Description Jar, with two handles
Inventory Description Ceramic jar, orange, conical body, 2 handles, thin neck, annular base, incised
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: 40 x 13 cm (15 3/4 x 5 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object B3938; G132/R1

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