String of Beads

33-22-723

From: Iran | Tepe Hissar

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

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Object Number 33-22-723
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Iran | Tepe Hissar
Archaeology Area Tepe Hissar
Locus Period III
Period Hissar III
Section Near Eastern
Materials Lapis Lazuli | Gypsum
Description

Single strand of barrel-shaped lapis lazuli beads alternated with limestone disc-shaped beads. Strung as a possible gift to museum members in the 1930's. Original acc. number and field number lost.

Credit Line Persian Expedition; Erich Schmidt, 1933

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