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1971.15.602.2

Segment of a perforated cornelian bead. A specimen of Neolithic cornelian bead making [SM 29/10/2010]


1971.15.602.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Segment of a perforated cornelian bead. A specimen of Neolithic cornelian bead making [SM 29/10/2010]
Long description
Segment of a perforated cornelian bead. A specimen of Neolithic cornelian bead making - approximately half a bead. The bead orange in colour and is roughly shaped by flaking. [SM 29/10/2010]
Geographical reference
Gao
Person
Field collector Popov
Field collector George Popov
PRM source Anthony John Arkell
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1948 Archaeological period: Neolithic
Date collected
By 1948
Acquisition information
Donated: 26/10/1971
Materials and processes
Material Bead, Material Cornelian Stone, Process Perforated, Process Flaked
Dimensions
Width: max 10 mm, Length: max 20 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1971.15.602.2
Research and responses

See biographies file for more information about George Popov who might be this collector [AP 14/4/2003]

Search terms: Ornament, Bead, Specimen