String of Beads

30-12-713

From: Iraq | Ur

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

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Object Number 30-12-713
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Iraq | Ur
Archaeology Area PG 1237 | Old Body #8, New Body #16
Locus PG 1237/8
Period Early Dynastic III
Date Made 2600-2450 BCE
Section Near Eastern
Materials Gold | Lapis Lazuli | Carnelian
Description

Gold, lapis and carnelian. Gold and lapis fluted ball beads, carnelian rings.

CBS Register: U.12366. Necklace, gold, lapis, carnelian (with sketch) Length 930 mm. PG 1237 Body 8

Length 91.2 cm
Outside Diameter 1.5 cm
Credit Line British Museum/University Museum Expedition to Ur, Iraq, 1930
Other Number U.12366 F - Field No SF | B18433 - Old Museum Number

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