Collection
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Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

1 Valve of Mussel Shell

ca. 4400–3100 B.C.E.

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Caption

1 Valve of Mussel Shell, ca. 4400–3100 B.C.E.. Shell, 7/8 x 2 13/16 x 3 7/16 in. (2.2 x 7.1 x 8.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 07.447.771. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Title

1 Valve of Mussel Shell

Date

ca. 4400–3100 B.C.E.

Period

Predynastic Period

Medium

Shell

Classification

Remains, Animal

Dimensions

7/8 x 2 13/16 x 3 7/16 in. (2.2 x 7.1 x 8.8 cm)

Credit Line

Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund

Accession Number

07.447.771

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