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1971.15.505.1

Two tapering octagonal cornelian beads [.1-.2] strung together by the collector. [SM 20/10/2010]

1971.15.505.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Two tapering octagonal cornelian beads [.1-.2] strung together by the collector. [SM 20/10/2010]
Long description
Two tapering octagonal cornelian beads [.1-.2] strung together by the collector. [.1] is orange in colour and shows the most sign of use. The edges of the bead have been worn away, so that they are not as pointed as [.2] [.2] is a smaller bead and is a dark orange-red colour. It shows less signs of use as the edges are still quite crisp. [SM 20/10/2010]
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 Bead, Material Cornelian Stone, Process Perforated, Process Strung, Process Ground, Process Polished
Dimensions
Width: max 9 mm, Width: max 8 mm, Length: max 21 mm, Length: max 12 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1971.15.505.1 Accession number: 1971.15.505.2

Search terms: Bead, Ornament, Trade

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