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Object Number 14-63-50/B506
Display Title Shell, pierced
Descriptions
Object Description Shell, pierced
Inventory Description Organic, shells, ornament, shaped and perforated
Classification
  • Ornament
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Egyptian
  • Predynastic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Egypt
Additional Geographic Terms Keneh; Mesaeed
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 1.5 x 1.4 x 1.3 cm (9/16 x 9/16 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object B506

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