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Small shell disc
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Object Number 49-17-50/7643
Display Title Small shell disc
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell ornament, disc, small, flat
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Sudan / Sennar / <County> / <City> / Abu Geili
Intrasite Village Site
Additional Geographic Terms Blue Nile, on right bank of; Khartoum, about 150 mi. S of
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 1 x 1 x 0.1 cm (3/8 x 3/8 x 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 49-17-50/7643

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