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Object Number
40-53-60/8431
Display Title
Specimen of loess and shells
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Raw material, loess, shells
Classification
- Soil Sample
Department
Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia
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Chinese Turkestan
/
Sinkiang
Additional Geographic Terms
Chinese Turkestan, south; Sanju Valley; Kohtan, west of
Materials
Silt
Dimensions
Overall (Measurement of silt in glass jar): 3.5 x 6.4 x 6.4 cm (1 3/8 x 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 in.)
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