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Object number2015.00031

TitleGreat Eastern carved shell

DescriptionBrown and cream spotted cowrie shell engraved with the details of the ss Great Eastern. "The Gt E. S. Ship", tonnage, power, length, breadth and depth measurements. Date: 31st January 1858. Writing within thorn-like crest and top of shell is a pinkish/brown colour.

Object namecowrie shell

Object categorydecorative art

Materialshell

Techniquecarved

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