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Object Number
24-24-50/B3880
Display Title
Iridina shell
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Organic, shell, utilized shell
Classification
- Raw Material
- Utilized Shell
Department
Archaeological
Date
1539 BC-1069 BC
Culture
- New Kingdom
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
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Sudan
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<State>
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<County>
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<City>
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Gammai
Intrasite
Cem 500, Grave 501
Additional Geographic Terms
Nubia; Abkah, near
Materials
Shell
Dimensions
Overall: 6.8 x 4.8 x 1 cm (2 11/16 x 1 7/8 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
24-24-50/B3880; 501/R3 (crossed out)
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