Port & River — 1900-1935
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This is a sample jar of cowries from the Indian ocean. They are one of hundreds of exotic products which once passed through London's docks. Cowries are among the most valuable of shells because of their beautiful markings and smooth surface.
sample jar, cowrie shell sample
shell, glass
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