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Bottle of red brown ware, modelled on gourd shape (?)
Bottle of red brown ware, modelled on gourd shape (?)
Object Number 24-24-50/B3944
Display Title Bottle of red brown ware, modelled on gourd shape (?)
Descriptions
Object Description Bottle, pottery
Inventory Description Ceramic footed bottle, tall and thin, ovate body, conical neck
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Bottle
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 139
Additional Geographic Terms Nubia; Abkah, near
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 22.5 x 7.1 cm (8 7/8 x 2 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object B3944; G.139/1 (crossed out)

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