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1971.15.1639.2

Yellow-orange coloured imitation mansus bead with central perforation. [LKG 20/07/2009] It is on a string with [1971.15,1639.1] [LMo 14/09/2011]


1971.15.1639.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Yellow-orange coloured imitation mansus bead with central perforation. [LKG 20/07/2009] It is on a string with [1971.15,1639.1] [LMo 14/09/2011]
Long description
Yellow-orange coloured imitation mansus bead with central perforation. The colour of the bead changes from light to slightly darker orange through swirling variations all over the bead. The edges of the bead are well smoothed and its surface has a glossy finish. There are some slight cracks and chips, but of small size. [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 22 mm, Height 8 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1971.15.1639.2

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