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Object Number
46-83-50/6001
Display Title
12 fragments of Ostrich egg shell, some of which have been burned
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Organic, egg shell fragments, ostrich, some burned
Classification
- Egg Shell
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Late Capsian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
/
Algeria
Additional Geographic Terms
East: Ain Bekkaria; Tebessa, near
Materials
Eggshell
Dimensions
Overall: 2.7 x 4 x 0.3 cm (1 1/16 x 1 9/16 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity
12
Label on object
46-83-50/6001
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