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2 small stone artifacts - perhaps used in manufacture of beads?
2 small stone artifacts - perhaps used in manufacture of beads?
Object Number 49-17-50/7666
Display Title 2 small stone artifacts - perhaps used in manufacture of beads?
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ground stone objects, small, partially worked, 1 partially perforated and triang
Classification
  • Ground Stone
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 Stone
Dimensions Overall: 1.8 x 1.4 x 0.9 cm (11/16 x 9/16 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 49-17-50/7666

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