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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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