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Ochre pieces
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Object Number 29-68-40/E3629
Display Title Ochre pieces
Descriptions
Inventory Description Raw material, pigment, red ochre fragments, used
Classification
  • Ochre
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Spain
Intrasite Magdalenian level
Additional Geographic Terms Altamira
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 2.3 x 1.9 x 0.5 cm (7/8 x 3/4 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 5
Label on object E3629; AES 1/Altamira-red ochre

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