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Object Number
39-112-60/6611
Display Title
Black stone lamp - in form of bird (cirak)
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Figurine, carved stone, bird shape, flat base, extended rectangular opening
Classification
- Figurine
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- Hazara
- Besud
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia
/
Afghanistan
Additional Geographic Terms
Afghanistan, Central: Hazarajat; Besud
Materials
Stone
Dimensions
Overall: 10 x 19.5 x 6.1 cm (3 15/16 x 7 11/16 x 2 3/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
39-112-60/6611
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