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Object Number 55-26-60/12090
Display Title Fungus and berry
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, floral remain, berry and mushroom, burnt?
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Berry
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Arabia
Additional Geographic Terms Al Uqair
Materials Fungus, Berry
Dimensions Overall: 2.9 x 1.3 x 1.3 cm (1 1/8 x 1/2 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 55-26-60/12090

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