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Object Number 50-42-60/11783
Display Title 1 shell
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell, faunal remain or utilized?
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Iraq / <State> / <County> / <City> / Tell el-Izba
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 4.7 x 3.3 x 1.4 cm (1 7/8 x 1 5/16 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 50-42-60/11783

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