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Image Not Available for 2 molluscs, Venus (one large, one small)
2 molluscs, Venus (one large, one small)
Image Not Available for 2 molluscs, Venus (one large, one small)
Object Number 53-10-50/9691
Display Title 2 molluscs, Venus (one large, one small)
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell, faunal remains, one shell encrusted in earth
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Tunisia
Additional Geographic Terms Monastir
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 5.6 x 2.2 x 4.5 cm (2 3/16 x 7/8 x 1 3/4 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 38-95-50/3400

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