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Piece of iron slag
Object Number 2003.1.2451
Display Title Piece of iron slag
Descriptions
Object Description Piece of iron slag
Inventory Description Piece of iron slag
Classification
  • Tools
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Materials Iron
Dimensions Overall: 4.1 x 2 x 0.8 cm (1 5/8 x 13/16 x 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2003.1.2451

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