Record ID: SUSS-1F03E3
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete discoidal amber bead of uncertain date, probably dating from the Middle Bronze Age to Roman periods (c. 1500 BC-AD 410). They are most common to prehistoric assemblages in Southeastern England, most notably those of the Middle Bronze Age (cf. Treasure case 2011 T192). The remains of the bead consists of a 6.8 mm thick discoidal ring, with a central circular drilled hole. A portion of the outer edge of the bead has suffered damage, probably post-depositional in nature. The bead is of an even amber orange colour, with a matt surface to unbroken surfaces and a high glossy s…
Created on: Monday 19th August 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 14th June 2016
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Record ID: PUBLIC-8E0295
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete worn amber bead of uncertain date, probably dating from the Bronze Age to Early Medieval periods, c. 2000BC-850AD. The bead is doughnut shaped and slightly ovoid with a D-shaped cross-section. The central perforation is 5.3mm in diameter. The surface is pitted and worn and there are small bubbles visible within the amber. It is a golden honey brown. Measurements: diameter of 11.99mm; 5.11 mm thick and weighs 0.8 grams. Discussion: amber beads are very difficult to date. They are found from the early to middle Bronze Age and beads worn on a string (and often …
Created on: Saturday 22nd May 2021
Last updated: Monday 11th October 2021
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