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Object Number 34-100-60/960
Display Title 9 beads of dentalia shell
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell, utilized, tubular
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Lower Natufian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Palestine
Intrasite Level B
Additional Geographic Terms Mugharet el-Kebara; Zichron Jacob, near
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 0.7 x 2.4 x 0.7 cm (1/4 x 15/16 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 9
Label on object 34-100-60/960; 363

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