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Spherical nodule
Object Number 21-27-50/B2661
Display Title Spherical nodule
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, ground stone nodule, spherical, patinated brown with black band, chipped
Classification
  • Ground Stone
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Egypt / <State> / <County> / Thebes
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 5.1 x 5.9 x 5.8 cm (2 x 2 5/16 x 2 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object B/2661; 2
Provenance
Collector Robert de Rustafjaell
Donor Donated by Mr. August Heckscher (1921)

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