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Object Number 14-63-50/B542
Display Title Carved tusk (hippopotamus)
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, bone ornament, carved conical tusk, incised rim, partially hollow
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Egyptian
  • Predynastic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Egypt
Additional Geographic Terms Keneh; Mesaeed
Materials Bone
Dimensions Overall: 10.7 x 2.6 x 2.4 cm (4 3/16 x 1 x 15/16 in.)
Quantity 5 and debris
Label on object B542

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