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Horse bits
Object Number 24-24-50/B4189
Display Title Horse bits
Descriptions
Object Description Horse bits
Inventory Description Metal hardware, corroded, curved with notched ends, 2 with round perforations
Classification
  • Hardware
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Sudan / <State> / <County> / <City> / Gammai
Intrasite Cemetery Y, Grave 2
Additional Geographic Terms Nubia
Materials Metal
Dimensions Overall: 5 x 2.2 x 0.6 cm (1 15/16 x 7/8 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 4
Label on object 24-24-50/B4189

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