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Object Number
14-63-50/B504
Display Title
Shell, pierced
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Organic, shell, ornament, shaped, perforated
Classification
- Ornament
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Predynastic
- Egyptian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
/
Egypt
Additional Geographic Terms
Keneh; Mesaeed
Materials
Shell
Dimensions
Overall: 3.2 x 2.6 x 1.9 cm (1 1/4 x 1 x 3/4 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
B/504; 2095
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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|
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| |
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