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 (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 (Field collection)
Found in Grave 2356 at neck of man's skeleton.
Event Date
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson

Context (Field collection)
From Site 100, Grave 2356 excavated during the Wellcome expedition 1910-1914.




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.
Event Date 1949
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson

Description (Physical description)
Natrolite bead and pendant.
Event Date 1953
Author: maa

Context (Amendments / updates)
S. Webb: 'See extra record 1953.424 28/3/2002'
Event Date 28/3/2002
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

Description (Physical description)
Isabelle Vella Gregory: 'Oval bead, with wide piercings on both sides'
Event Date 3/2019
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson

Description (Physical description)
A barrel shaped natrolite bead.
Event Date 27/1/2021
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson