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Object Number 14-63-50/B496
Display Title Rubber of red ochre
Descriptions
Inventory Description Raw material, red ochre, triangular chunk
Classification
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Egyptian
  • Predynastic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Egypt
Additional Geographic Terms Keneh; Mesaeed
Materials Red ochre
Dimensions Overall: 5.8 x 4.5 x 4.1 cm (2 5/16 x 1 3/4 x 1 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 14-63-50/B496; 499

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