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Object Number 14-63-50/B507
Display Title Cowry shell, pierced
Descriptions
Object Description Cowry shell, pierced
Inventory Description Organic, cowry shell, ornament, shaped, perforated
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Egyptian
  • Predynastic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Egypt
Additional Geographic Terms Keneh; Mesaeed
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 2.1 x 1.4 x 1 cm (13/16 x 9/16 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object B/507

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