T. P. Collection. Here a well domed bone imitation cowrie has taken on the black characteristics of it's surrounding burial medium. Hartill # 1.2; 25 x 20 mm and 2.7 g. Cabachon style obverse, perpendicular cross lines that were cut across slot (not always done this way), one hole reverse, ca. 3 mm hole = small.
Archaic: Cowries, Spades & Knives
China - Black Bone Imitation Cowrie
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cabachon style obverse
perpendicular cross lines that were cut across slot (not always done this way)
one hole reverse ca. 3 mm hole= small