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Object Number 78-64-50/16623
Display Title Asphalt
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, raw material, 2 resin lumps
Classification
  • Resin
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Egypt
Materials Resin
Dimensions Overall: 4.5 x 5.9 x 4 cm (1 3/4 x 2 5/16 x 1 9/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 16623

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