Fragments 'Alabaster' Egyptian Tomb (2)

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Unknown
Country
Egypt
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Description
A small fragment of pale cream stone, wedge shaped with a notch on the wider side and a flattened tip. The tapered side of the fragment is of more translucent stone with a yellow-brown tinge. Said to be fragments of Alabaster from an Egyptian Tomb.
Classification
ARCHAEOLOGY Egyptian pyramid fragment
Production date
Unknown
Production place
Measurements
Fragment 1 L55mm x W21mm x D18 mm
Fragment 2 L41mm x W22mm x D14 mm
Media/Materials description
Calcite (aka Egyptian Alabaster, Travertine)
History and use
Fragments of Alabaster, said to be from an Egyptian Tomb.
Associated person
Registration number
H2407

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