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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
- Predynastic
- Egyptian
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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