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Narrow ring of tortoise shell
Narrow ring of tortoise shell
Object Number 46-78-70/2428
Display Title Narrow ring of tortoise shell
Descriptions
Object Description Narrow ring of tortoise shell
Inventory Description Ring, small tortoise shell ring, flattened at top
Classification
  • Ring
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Federated States of Micronesia / <State> / Caroline Islands
Materials Tortoiseshell
Dimensions Overall: 2.1 x 2.1 x 0.4 cm (13/16 x 13/16 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-78-70/2428
Provenance
Collector Mr. Ernest T. Jackson (01/01/1880-01/01/1900)
Donor Mr. Patrick T. Jackson (11/27/1946)

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