Belt

B16811

From: Iraq | Ur

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

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Object Number B16811
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Iraq | Ur
Archaeology Area PG 55
Period Early Dynastic III
Date Made 2600-2450 BCE
Section Near Eastern
Materials Carnelian | Lapis Lazuli | Limestone
Description

49 beads strung into belt

CBS Register: necklace. 39 heavy carnelian (Sketch of the bead), 8 round lapis, 2 spacers of rough limestone. builds 4 strings. PG 55

Height 2 cm
Length 43 cm
Width 7 cm
Credit Line British Museum/University Museum Expedition to Ur, Iraq, 1927
Other Number U.8011 - Field No SF

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