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29-61-30

29-61-30

Bustle

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AF3464A

AF3464A

Knife

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AF5223

AF5223

Vessel

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72-1-3

72-1-3

Pottery

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AF4282A

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Dice

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86-20-74

86-20-74

Spear

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AF1237

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Axe

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AF4064

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Pottery

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AF3964

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Charm

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85-45-1

85-45-1

Water Jar Cover (uncertain)

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66-38-404

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Chunk

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66-38-394

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Chunk

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AF960

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Necklace

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Neck Band

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AF871

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Comb (Hair - grooming tool)

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AF2658

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Gold Weight

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AF1488

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Textile

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AF4542

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Hook

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AF2647

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Gold Weight

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AF3850

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Necklace

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AF3849

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Ankle Band

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66-38-645

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Flake

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AF2544

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Gold Weight

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AF4928

AF4928

Whip

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AF1123

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Knife

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93-9-98

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Basket

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AF811

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