Beads
Production date
30 BCE-395 CE
Country
Egypt
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Object detail
Description
A collection of 19 small, blue, green, yellow and black beads associated with E40061.
Classification
ARCHAEOLOGY Egyptian
Production date
30 BCE-395 CE
Production place
Measurements
L1.5mm x W 1.5mm
Media/Materials description
?Faience or glass
History and use
Beads are plentiful in the ancient record. There are a plethora of colours, materials, sizes, desigms, and they were worn in a variety of ways, such as necklaces, bracelets, anklets, rings, clothing and to adorn hair. These beads were accessioned as 'ringlets' and are thought to be of glass, and from Roman period Egypt.
Associated person
Registration number
E40062
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