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Worked shell ornament, polished, perforated at one end
Worked shell ornament, polished, perforated at one end
Object Number 01-38-10/68158
Display Title Worked shell ornament, polished, perforated at one end
Descriptions
Inventory Description Worked shell ornament, polished, perforated at one end
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Ohio / Hamilton County / Madisonville
Intrasite Trench I; Ashpit 48
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 3.4 x 0.6 x 0.3 cm (1 5/16 x 1/4 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 68158; I-48

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