Accession No

1926.216.2


Description

One large, enclosed string of 159 beads including onyx, chalcedony, lapis lazuli, glass, clay, and possibly faience or a glazed composite material.


Place

Asia; South Asia; India; ?Maharashtra; ?Andhra Pradesh; Godavari River


Period

250 BC - 500 AD


Source

Sewell, Robert [excavator]


Department

Arch


Reference Numbers

1926.216.2


Cultural Affliation


Material

Stone; Onyx; Chalcedony; Lapis Lazuli; Clay; ?glazed composite


Local Term


Measurements

430mm


Events

Context (Related Documents)
Information from Sewell's label: 'Found: From an ancient Buddhist village near the Godavari River, India; Date: - 250 BC - 500 AD; Collected by: Sewell Collection'
Event Date
Author: maa


Description (Physical description)
Beads of onyx, chalcedony, lapis lazuli, etc. and clay.
Event Date
Author: maa


Context (Related Documents)
Robert Sewell's original label was transcribed on the catalogue card, the original label seems to be lost: 'Beads. onyx, chalcedony, lapis lazuli, etc. and clay. From an ancient Buddhist village near the Godavari River, India. Date about 250 BC to 500 AD'
Event Date
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)


Description (Labels & Markings)
A hand written label affixed with string reads 'From Godavari Riv:' in black on one side and 'B.C. 250. to A.D. 500.' in black ink on the other side
Event Date
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson


Description (Physical description)
Accession Register: 'Beads: onyx, chalcedony, lapis lazuli, glass, etc.'
Event Date 1926
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)


Description (Physical description)
One large, enclosed string of 159 beads including onyx, chalcedony, lapis lazuli, glass, clay, and possibly faience or a glazed composite material.
Event Date 11/10/2023
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson


FM:304676

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