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Object Number
61-30-60/11854
Display Title
Soapstone earplug
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Stone ground stone ornament earplug perforated grooved rim circumference
Classification
- Ear Spool
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Neolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia
/
China
/
Hong Kong
Additional Geographic Terms
Hong Kong, vicinity of; locality unknown
Materials
Soapstone
Dimensions
Overall: 2.3 x 2.3 x 1 cm (7/8 x 7/8 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
61-30-60/11854
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