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Nucleus
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Object Number 12-10-50/B18
Display Title Nucleus
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone core, polyhedral, ovate, with cortex
Classification
  • Polyhedral core
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Egypt
Additional Geographic Terms Helouan
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 5.2 x 3 x 1.9 cm (2 1/16 x 1 3/16 x 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object B/18

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