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1971.15.1639.1

Imitation mansus bead of orange colour with veins of lighter orange. Perforated through the centre. [LKG 20/07/2009] It is on a string with [1971.15,1639.2] [LMo 14/09/2011]


1971.15.1639.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Imitation mansus bead of orange colour with veins of lighter orange. Perforated through the centre. [LKG 20/07/2009] It is on a string with [1971.15,1639.2] [LMo 14/09/2011]
Long description
Imitation mansus bead of orange colour with veins of lighter orange. Perforated through the centre. The bead is opaque with swirls of creamy, light orange all over. The edges of the bead are well rounded and its surface is smooth and glossy. There is evidence of slight scratches and chips to the surface. [LKG 20/07/2009]
Cultural groups
German
Person
Field collector Anthony John Arkell
PRM source Anthony John Arkell
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1971
Date collected
By 1971
Acquisition information
Donated: 26/10/1971
Materials and processes
Material Resin Plant, Material Cellulose Nitrate, Material Plastic Synthetic, Process Moulded, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Diameter: max 37 mm, Height 13 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1971.15.1639.1

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