Collection
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Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

6 Shells: Pierced for Stringing

ca. 4400–2675 B.C.E.

Brooklyn Museum photograph

Caption

6 Shells: Pierced for Stringing, ca. 4400–2675 B.C.E.. Shell, Largest Shell: 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 07.447.759. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Title

6 Shells: Pierced for Stringing

Date

ca. 4400–2675 B.C.E.

Period

Predynastic Period to Early Dynastic Period

Medium

Shell

Classification

Jewelry

Dimensions

Largest Shell: 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm)

Credit Line

Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund

Accession Number

07.447.759

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