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Knife
Object Number 12-10-50/B35
Display Title Knife
Descriptions
Object Description Knife, resembling knives in various museums (supposed to have been used in embalming)
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone blade, curved, patinated, with cortex
Classification
  • Blade
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Egypt / <State> / <County> / Luxor
Additional Geographic Terms Nile, Desert on left bank of
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 4.8 x 13.1 x 1.5 cm (1 7/8 x 5 3/16 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object B/35

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