Context (Analysis)
Catalogue card for 1953.210-424 and Z 31677-83 states a date of Neolithic, 1000-c.300 BC.
Event Date
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson

Context (Analysis)
Information extracted from the original Context field dated the material to ?9th-?3rd century BC, 11th-?4th century BC, and 1000-300 BC. The Period field stated 'Meroitic' which shall remain at present. More investigation of the material will have to be undertaken to fully assess and date the objects.
Event Date
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson

Context (Field collection)
Excavated during the Wellcome expedition 1910-1914. From Site 100, Grave 2309. Excavated in ?1910 to ?1914.
Event Date 1910
Author: maa

Context (Acquisition Details)
Donated to MAA in 1946 by the Trustees of Sir Henry Wellcome.
Event Date 1946
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson

Context (References)
Addison, Frank. (1949). Jebel Moya. The Wellcome Expedition in the Sudan. vol. I Text, vol. II Plates. Oxford University Press: London. [full site report].
Event Date 1949
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson

Description (Physical description)
Marble lip stud (A.4.d); Found in Grave 2309 at mouth of woman's skeleton.
Event Date 27/10/1992
Author: maa

Context (Other)
S.Webb, 28/03/2002: 'See extra record 1953.424'
Event Date 28/3/2002
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson

Description (Physical description)
Isabelle Vella Gregory: 'Marble lipstud, shaped like a screw. Very worn, rough surface'
Event Date 3/2019
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson

Context (Analysis)
In March 2019, Dr. Isabelle Vella Gregory studied some of the Jebel Moya material at MAA. She provided measurements and a new description. Information regarding her analysis can be found in the archive, Doc.491.
Event Date 3/2019
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson