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Object Number
35-81-60/2553
Display Title
4 bone imitations of cowrie shells
Descriptions
Object Description
4 bone imitations of cowrie shells- Three are green from association with copper in burial.
Inventory Description
Bone ornaments, buttons?, 2 perforations each
Classification
- Ornament
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Shang?
- Chou?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia
/
China
/
Henan
Additional Geographic Terms
Honan, northern; Kaifeng-fu
Materials
Bone
Dimensions
Overall: 2.5 x 2.1 x 0.5 cm (1 x 13/16 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity
4
Label on object
35-81-60/2553
Credit Line
Gift of Langdon Warner
Provenance
Collector
Langdon Warner
(1913-1914)
Donor
Donated by
Langdon Warner
(07/15/1935)
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