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side-blown horn

Horn; carved from ivory; side-blown horn made from ivory; small hole carved in closed end of horn; looped handle carved just below closed end, with diamond-shaped mouthpiece carved on opposite side of handle; geometric designs carved around mouthpiece and handle.

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  • Repository:British Museum