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3 worked bone points - broken
3 worked bone points - broken
Object Number 33-24-50/169
Display Title 3 worked bone points - broken
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, utilized bone, conical, tip broken
Classification
  • Utilized bone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Neolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Egypt / <State> / <County> / <City> / Merimdeh
Additional Geographic Terms Near the southwest edge of the delta
Materials Bone
Dimensions Overall: 4.2 x 0.9 x 0.7 cm (1 5/8 x 3/8 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 33-24-50/169
Provenance
Collector Prof. Junker
Intermediary The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Donor Donated by Mr. A. Rothbart (1933)

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