Amethyst bead, exceptionally large, length 4 cm, max. width 1.9. Usual drop-shape. Somewhat opaque and damaged, but good strong colour. Well shaped and polished with sharp side angles.SCH card describes only one of the original 14 beads. Only one extant? – D.H.
History
Grave ID
Sibertswold Downs Grave 18Object ID
M6452Catalogue Number
M 6452Material
amethyst (Sonia Hawkes Material Notes; amethyst) (Antiquarian Material; amethyst)Complete Keyword List (Including Alternatives)
beads (Sonia Hawkes Keyword; bead) (Antiquarian Keyword; beads)Status
extantLocation
National Museums LiverpoolCollection
Mayer CollectionOriginal Collection
FaussettCategory ID
bead
