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Image Not Available for Sample from wrapping of mummified cat
Sample from wrapping of mummified cat
Image Not Available for Sample from wrapping of mummified cat
Object Number 08-28-50/73716.1
Display Title Sample from wrapping of mummified cat
Descriptions
Object Description Sample from wrapping of mummified cat
Inventory Description Shed fibers from organic fabric wrapped mummied animal, some wrap dyed red
Classification
  • Fiber
Department Archaeological
Date 2040 BCE-1782 BCE
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Egypt / <State> / <County> / <City> / Khnumhotep II
Additional Geographic Terms Beni Hassan
Materials Fiber
Dimensions Overall, Weight: 0.03 g
Quantity 1
Label on object Mummied cat

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