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Object Number 03-23-60/62550
Display Title Cypraea Shells, Worked
Descriptions
Inventory Description Shells, cypraea shells, worked
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Armenia
Intrasite Prehistoric Graves
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 1 × 1.2 × 0.5 cm (3/8 × 1/2 × 3/16 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 62550

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