Shell
New Kingdom, Dynasty XIX 1295 BCE-1186 BCE
Medium
shell
Measurements
1.9 × 0.9 × 1.0 cm
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Egypt
Inscription
none
Accession Number
D415-1994
Department
Antiquities
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
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