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Turtle-back
Object Number 12-10-40/E1578
Display Title Turtle-back
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone edged tools, turtle back scraper, oval, brown, covcave
Classification
  • Scraper
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Italy
Additional Geographic Terms Perugia; Perugia, vicinity of
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 6.9 x 5.3 x 2 cm (2 11/16 x 2 1/16 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object E1578; Perugia

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Image Not Available for "Turtle back"
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