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1971.15.461.1

Two cornelian beads strung together by the collector; one flat circular bead [.1] and flat circular bead with bevelled edges on both surfaces [.2] [SM 17/11/2010]


1971.15.461.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Two cornelian beads strung together by the collector; one flat circular bead [.1] and flat circular bead with bevelled edges on both surfaces [.2] [SM 17/11/2010]
Long description
Two cornelian beads strung together by the collector; one flat circular bead [.1] and flat circular bead with bevelled edges on both surfaces [.2] Both beads are perforated through the centre from both edges.[SM 17/11/2010]
Person
Field collector Anthony John Arkell
PRM source Anthony John Arkell
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1948
Date collected
By 1948
Acquisition information
Donated: 26/10/1971
Materials and processes
Material Cornelian Stone, Material Bead, Material String, Process Perforated, Process Strung, Process Ground, Process Polished
Dimensions
Diameter: max 14 mm, Diameter: max 14 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1971.15.461.1 Accession number: 1971.15.461.2

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