Large discoidal bead, apparently of puddled chalk, diam. 3.1cm, thickness 1cm, with large central hole. It is very light in weight, and where broken in one place the interior shows crumbly textured. The surface is smooth, though porous, and is stained brown on one side.
History
Grave ID
Sibertswold Downs Grave 172Object ID
M6517Catalogue Number
M 6517Material
chalk, unidentified (Sonia Hawkes Material Notes; chalk) (Antiquarian Material; earthen)Complete Keyword List (Including Alternatives)
bead (Sonia Hawkes Keyword; bead) (Antiquarian Keyword; discus, quoit)Status
extantLocation
National Museums LiverpoolCollection
Mayer CollectionOriginal Collection
FaussettCategory ID
bead
