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Stone nodule
Object Number 14-63-50/B487
Display Title Stone nodule
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ground stone object, peanut-shaped, smoothed surface, slightly pitted surface
Classification
  • Ground Stone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Predynastic
  • Egyptian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Egypt
Additional Geographic Terms Keneh; Mesaeed
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 3.9 x 1.5 x 1.3 cm (1 9/16 x 9/16 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object B/487; K201

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