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Steatite [Steatite is crossed out] seal, showing schematized cuttle fish
Steatite [Steatite is crossed out] seal, showing schematized cuttle fish
Object Number 38-92-40/4672
Display Title Steatite [Steatite is crossed out] seal, showing schematized cuttle fish
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ground stone, bead, oval, carved on 1 side, other side plain
Classification
  • Bead
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Middle Minoan
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / <Country> / <State> / Crete
Europe / Greece
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 1.8 x 1.2 x 0.7 cm (11/16 x 1/2 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 38-92-40/4672

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