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Piece of kaolin, raw material used in the manufacture of porcelain
Piece of kaolin, raw material used in the manufacture of porcelain
Object Number 32-35-40/25
Display Title Piece of kaolin, raw material used in the manufacture of porcelain
Descriptions
Inventory Description Kaolin piece, rectangular.
Classification
  • Mineral
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Germany / <State> / <County> / Nymphenburg
Materials Kaolin
Dimensions Overall: 5.3 x 2.8 x 1.8 cm (2 1/16 x 1 1/8 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 32-35-40/25; KAOLIN

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