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Ancient Egyptian shell from Abydos dated 1550 – 1295 BC
One of six arca shells of varying size.
Object details
Reference:
BOLMG:1901.36.84.2
Material:
arca shell
Culture:
Dynasty 18
Period:
New Kingdom
Dated:
1550 - 1295 BC
Object name:
shell
Dimensions:
Length: 43mm , Width: 41mm , Depth: 15mm
Published references:
Randall - MacIver & Mace El Amrah and Abydos p.90
Site:
Abydos
Latitude:
26.185
Longitude:
31.918889