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Egyptian Funerary Boat Model in the Australian Museum: Dating and Analysis
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- 1. Engagement, Exhibitions & Cultural Connection, Australian Museum, 1 William Street, Sydney NSW 2010, Australia
- 2. Australian Museum Research Institute, Australian Museum, 1 William Street, Sydney NSW 2010, Australia
- 3. Department of Ancient History, Macquarie University, Balaclava Road, Macquarie Park NSW 2109, Australia
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Florek, Stan, Bleechmore, Heather, Jones, Jana, Mcgregor, Colin, Pogson, Ross, Specht, Jim (2021): Egyptian Funerary Boat Model in the Australian Museum: Dating and Analysis. Records of the Australian Museum 73 (2): 67-85, DOI: 10.3853/j.2201-4349.73.2021.1738, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.3853/j.2201-4349.73.2021.1738
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