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Shell object
Object Number 24-24-50/B4195.1
Display Title Shell object
Descriptions
Object Description Shell object
Inventory Description Organic, shell, ring-shaped ornament
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Egypt / <State> / <County> / <City> / Mound Z
Intrasite Room Z4
Additional Geographic Terms Nubia; Gammai
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 2.4 x 0.6 x 2.5 cm (15/16 x 1/4 x 1 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object B4195

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