Mother of pearl handle?

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Object Number 46-12-60/8606

Display Title Mother of pearl handle?

Descriptions

Inventory Description Organic, shell, ornament, flat, two perforated circles with flat extensions

Classification

Ornament

Department Archaeological

Culture

Early Islamic

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Asia / Iran / <State> / <County> / <City> / Istakhr

Intrasite Plot IL56, refuse

Additional Geographic Terms Persepolis, near

Materials Shell

Dimensions Overall: 3.7 x 2.8 x 0.3 cm (1 7/16 x 1 1/8 x 1/8 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 46-12-60/8606; I2-323

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