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cosmetic-box
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Object type
Museum number
EA21889
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Description
Wooden cosmetic-box, with sliding lid.
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Culture/period
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Findspot
- Found/Acquired: Gebelein
- (Africa,Egypt,Upper Egypt,Gebelein)
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Materials
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Dimensions
- Height: 5.5 centimetres
- Depth: 4 centimetres
- Width: 4.5 centimetres
- Weight: 48 grammes
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Location
Not on display
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Exhibition history
Exhibited:
1993-2003, Newcastle, The Hancock Museum, Land of the Pharaohs
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Condition
good
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Acquisition name
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Acquisition date
1887
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Department
Ancient Egypt & Sudan
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BM/Big number
EA21889
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Registration number
1887,0730.18
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