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Object Number
14-63-50/B528
Display Title
Shell amulets
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Organic, shell ornaments, bracelets? one incised with curvilinear designs
Classification
- Ornament
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Egyptian
- Predynastic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
/
Egypt
Additional Geographic Terms
Keneh; Mesaeed
Materials
Shell
Dimensions
Overall: 6.8 x 6.7 x 1.6 cm (2 11/16 x 2 5/8 x 5/8 in.)
Quantity
4
Label on object
B/528
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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|
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| |
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for Fragments of shell used as raw material for ornaments, amulets, etc.
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|
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| |
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|
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| |
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|
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| |
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|
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| |
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|
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| |
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|
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| |
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Accessory
|
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| |
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Sculpture
|
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| |
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Jewelry
|
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|