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Fish Vertebrae Necklace

-2400/-1500

National Museum of Archaeology, Malta

National Museum of Archaeology, Malta
Valletta, Malta

100 fish vertebrae from various urns. Some are charred to a blackish hue, some are burnt to a white ash, whilst others show little or no effect of fire. These are now strung on three lengths of wire.

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  • Title: Fish Vertebrae Necklace
  • Date Created: -2400/-1500, -2400/-1500
  • Location: Tarxien Temples
  • Medium: Organic, Organic
  • Showcase room: Bronze Age Dislay, Food Showcase
  • Photographed by: Stephen Psaila, Stephen Psaila
  • Period: Tarxien Cemetery phase, Tarxien Cemetery phase
  • Inventory number: 5669, 5669
National Museum of Archaeology, Malta

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