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Object Number 14-63-50/B508
Display Title Pierced shells (1 lot)
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell beads, striped, conical, perforated
Classification
  • Bead
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Egyptian
  • Predynastic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Egypt
Additional Geographic Terms Keneh; Mesaeed
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 1.6 x 0.9 x 0.8 cm (5/8 x 3/8 x 5/16 in.)
Quantity 15
Label on object B-508

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