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Amber beads

Ireland or Northern Ireland

 

Augustus Henry Lane Fox Pitt Rivers founding collection

Given to the Museum in 1884

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Amber beads, Ireland/Northern Ireland

These large amber beads were found in bogs in Ireland. Shaping and drilling amber is labour-intensive, but when polished it makes shiny, long-lasting beads.

View database record 1884.76.98