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Topshell Rings in the Aegean Bronze Age

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 September 2013

David S. Resse
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Abstract

Finds of the topshells Monodonta turbinata (Born 1780) and M. articulata Lamarck 1822 are discussed. ‘Rings’ made of Monodonta shells were used as rings or pendants

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Research Article
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Annual of the British School at Athens , Volume 79 , November 1984 , pp. 237 - 238
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Copyright © The Council, British School at Athens 1984

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9 Personal analysis: Trench B 939.

10 Seen by Ms. Sheilagh M. Wall.

11 Personal analysis: ring from Trench 163, Pit E, Basket 2 (no. C–241); apically worked topshell from Tr. 11 3, in the floor.

12 Personal analysis: Trench 41 A1, pail 10.

13 Personal analysis: Plateia C 68 and D 48.

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