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Object Number 24-24-50/B3827
Display Title Shell amulets
Descriptions
Inventory Description Shell bracelets, 1 broken
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Egypt / <State> / <County> / <City> / Cemetery 600
Intrasite Grave 600
Additional Geographic Terms Nubia
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 5.7 x 5.8 x 0.6 cm (2 1/4 x 2 5/16 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 4
Label on object B3827; 600.R.1-4

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PrimaryMedia Object Number Title Classification Geography/Provenience SHARE
Shell amulets
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Ornament
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Archaeological
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Ornament
Thebes
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Accessory
Arizona
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Pendant
Abyssinia
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Ornament
Kaminaljuyu
Set of amulets
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Sculpture
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Ornament
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Necklace
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Image Not Available for Amulets
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