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Bivalve shells

Two mussel shells (bivalves, halves). Illustration: No

Details

  • ID
    HUMFA_14-11-141
  • Department
    Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Classification
    Jewelry & adornment-Miscellaneous
  • Findspot
    Mastaba G 5330, offering room debris
  • Material
    Shell
  • Dimensions
    Width: 4 cm; 3.7 cm Length: 10.1 cm; 7.5 cm
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Object Ownership Information
    MFA accession numbers: 14.1709.1, 14.1709.2
  • Period
    Old Kingdom, Dynasty 6
  • Date of Register Entry
    11/25/1914
  • Mentioned in entry
    Atah Morad
  • Problems/Questions
    MFA accession numbers verified

Tombs and Monuments 1

  • G 5330

    • Site Name Western Cemetery

People 1

Modern People

  • Atah Morad

    • Type Mentioned in entry
    • Nationality & Dates
    • Remarks Expedition worker at Giza.