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3 knucklebones of sheep - used in kind of dice game, sometimes tossed +
3 knucklebones of sheep - used in kind of dice game, sometimes tossed +
Object Number 39-112-60/6633
Display Title 3 knucklebones of sheep - used in kind of dice game, sometimes tossed +
Descriptions
Object Description 3 knucklebones of sheep - used in kind of dice game, sometimes tossed +
Inventory Description Faunal remains, animal phalange bones
Classification
  • Faunal
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Hazara
  • Besud
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Afghanistan
Additional Geographic Terms Afghanistan, Central: Hazarajat; Besud
Materials Bone
Dimensions Overall: 3.2 x 2.3 x 1.9 cm (1 1/4 x 7/8 x 3/4 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 39-112-60/6633

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