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Failed pearl with nucleus

Failed pearl with nucleus

Maker Denis George (Australian, 1917 - 2001)

Date1957-1977

Object number00044068

NameFailed pearl

MediumNucleus, pearl

DimensionsOverall: 9 x 9 x 9 mm, 1.17 g

ClassificationsTools and equipment

Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from the George Family and Adrian Jackson

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