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1912.89.103

One of nine iron arrow-heads stored together in a box, with an asymmetrical barb. [SM 20/12/2007]

1912.89.103

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Collection type: Object
Description: One of nine iron arrow-heads stored together in a box, with an asymmetrical barb. [SM 20/12/2007]
Geographical reference: Egypt
Africa > Northern Africa > Egypt; [Nubia] Faras
Cultural groups: Nubian
Person: Field collector Francis Llewellyn Griffith; PRM source Francis Llewellyn Griffith
Date / Period: Date made: 1-300
Date collected: 1911- 1912
Acquisition information: Purchased: 1912
Materials and processes: Material Iron Metal, Process Forged (Metal)
Dimensions: Length: max 55 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1912.89.103 Other numbers: 1912.ß.375

Search terms: Archery Weapon, Death, Religion, Arrow-head, Grave Good