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Code
Ar/Ge.T38.22.M.01
Coded on
2016-08-06
Recorder
Gabrielle Borenstein
Period
Early Bronze Age / Ранняя Бронза
Remarks

This earring was found in association with skull 43, immediately to the south of the cranium. While the artifact broke upon removing it from its in situ position, it was a spiral shape -- conventionally of other KA jewelry including Ar/Ge.T38.06.M.01, the ring uncovered in this unit. Of interest, the earring does not appear to have been made of bronze. It is a dark bluish brown color and the interior appears to be an ivory color. This suggests that it was made from antimony. Given the clear association with the skull it is surprising that we only found a single earring. Given the presence of multiple individuals inside and outside of the tomb -- and likelihood of re-opening events -- we cannot rule the fact that they object necessarily entered the chamber with this particular individual.

Metal Information
Form
Earring
Material
INDT
Breadth
2.46mm
Diameter
13.81mm
Weight
1.8g