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Large ivory flies
Object Number 24-24-50/B3893
Display Title Large ivory flies
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, bone ornaments, V-shaped with knobbed ends, perforated
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Date 1539 BC-1069 BC
Culture
  • New Kingdom
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Sudan / <State> / <County> / <City> / Gammai
Intrasite Cem. 200, Grave 200
Additional Geographic Terms Nubia; Abkah, near
Materials Bone
Dimensions Overall: 4.1 x 2 x 0.8 cm (1 5/8 x 13/16 x 5/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object B3893; G200/R1A; G200/R1B

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