Slag from an iron furnace

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Object Number 30-36-50/B4871

Display Title Slag from an iron furnace

Descriptions

Inventory Description Slag

Classification

Mineral

Department Ethnographic

Culture

Pessy

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Africa / Liberia

Additional Geographic Terms Liberia, Interior

Materials Slag

Dimensions Overall: 4.2 x 1.7 x 0.9 cm (1 5/8 x 11/16 x 3/8 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object B/4871

Provenance

Collector Dr. George W. Harley (1930)

Seller Dr. George W. Harley (1930)

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