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Stone fragment, used as coloring matter?
Image Not Available for Stone fragment, used as coloring matter?
Object Number 47-13-50/6948
Display Title Stone fragment, used as coloring matter?
Descriptions
Object Description Stone fragment, used as coloring matter?
Inventory Description Raw material, pigment, ochre, red, ovate, pointed, sides rubbed flat
Classification
  • Ochre
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Sudan / Sennar
Additional Geographic Terms Sennar on Blue Nile, 20 mi. WSW of
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 2.3 x 1.8 x 1 cm (7/8 x 11/16 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 47-13-50/6948; 100/125/R9

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