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Fragments of horn or tortoise shell rings
Fragments of horn or tortoise shell rings
Object Number 14-63-50/B551
Display Title Fragments of horn or tortoise shell rings
Descriptions
Object Description Fragments of horn or tortoise shell rings
Inventory Description Organic, horn ornament, bracelet? broken
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Predynastic
  • Egyptian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Egypt
Additional Geographic Terms Keneh; Mesaeed
Materials Horn
Dimensions Overall: 6.1 x 0.6 x 0.1 cm (2 3/8 x 1/4 x 1/16 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object B551

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