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7 perforated shells
Image Not Available for 7 perforated shells
Object Number 43-18-40/5834
Display Title 7 perforated shells
Descriptions
Object Description Perforated shells
Inventory Description Organic, shell ornaments, perforated for pendants
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Magdalenian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Italy / Liguria / <County> / Grimaldi / Baousses Rousses Caves
Intrasite Barma Grande
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 1.7 x 1.1 x 1 cm (11/16 x 7/16 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 7
Label on object 43-18-40/5834

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