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Polished ornaments
Image Not Available for Polished ornaments
Object Number 93-25-10/90620
Display Title Polished ornaments
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell ornaments, teardrop shaped, flat on one side, perforation +
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Ohio / Ross County / <City> / Hopewell Mound Group
Intrasite Large Mound; altar
Additional Geographic Terms Anderson Township
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 1.9 x 1.4 x 0.7 cm (3/4 x 9/16 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 5
Label on object 90620

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