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Glass bead

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posted on 2021-10-27, 19:22 authored by Helena HamerowHelena Hamerow
Opaque black glass spindle whorl or bead, diam 3.3cm, with decayed yellow or white marvered trailing. Base flat, top a truncated shallow cone; hole made by glass maker. A marvered trail around the edge (around maximum circumference) then irregular zig-zag trailing around top. One side badly damaged.

History

Grave ID

Sibertswold Downs Grave 172

Object ID

M6459

Catalogue Number

M 6459

Material

glass (Sonia Hawkes Material Notes; glass) (Antiquarian Material; earthen)

Complete Keyword List (Including Alternatives)

bead (Sonia Hawkes Keyword; bead, spindle whorl) (Antiquarian Keyword; disc, quoit)

Status

extant

Location

National Museums Liverpool

Collection

Mayer Collection

Original Collection

Faussett

Category ID

bead

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