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Image Not Available for Small clay ball, prob. used in game
Small clay ball, prob. used in game
Image Not Available for Small clay ball, prob. used in game
Object Number 29-45-50/H453
Display Title Small clay ball, prob. used in game
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ceramic bead, rounded ball
Classification
  • Bead
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Cameroon / Tuscany / <County> / <City> / Goulfei
Intrasite Layer 8; 6'5"- 7'10" down
Additional Geographic Terms Shari Basin; Sudan; mound in the middle of town
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 1.4 x 1.4 x 1.4 cm (9/16 x 9/16 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object H453

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Image Not Available for Small clay ball probably used in game
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