- 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]
- Geographical reference
- Cultural groups
- German
- 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
Search terms: Trade, Bead, Reproduction, Currency, Ornament, Token
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