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1971.15.1357.8

Flat, rectangular sectioned length of ?silver. [SM (Verve) 10/12/2014]

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1971.15.1357.8

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Collection type
Object
Description
Flat, rectangular sectioned length of ?silver. [SM (Verve) 10/12/2014]
Long description
Flat, rectangular sectioned length of ?silver. Slight pinkish tinge at one end. [SM (Verve) 10/12/2014]
Geographical reference
Sudan, Republic of
Africa > Northern Africa > Sudan, Republic of
Northern Darfur El Fasher
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 Silver Metal, Process Forged (Metal), Process Drawn
Dimensions
Width 2 mm, Length 117 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1971.15.1357.8
Research and responses

I believe that this object might actually a piece of silver in the process of being made into a silver ornament, rather than a tool. [SM (Verve) 10/12/2014]

Search terms: Trade, Specimen, Tool, Ornament

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