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Object Number 36-32-50/1500
Display Title Stone mace head
Descriptions
Object Description Small macehead (or spindle whorl) of carved/polished stone, disk shaped; stone is mottled white/gray.
Inventory Description Carved stone, mottled white and grey, dome shaped, flat base, perforated center, polished
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Egypt
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 2 x 6.8 x 6.8 cm (13/16 x 2 11/16 x 2 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 36-32-50/1500
Credit Line Museum purchase, 1936
Provenance
Collector Garrett Chatfield Pier (3/6/1936)

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