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Object Number
28-1-20/C10508
Display Title
Shell ring
Descriptions
Object Description
Ring, shell
Inventory Description
Organic, shell ring, carved design, knob, chipped
Classification
- Ornament
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Aztec?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America
/
Mexico
Additional Geographic Terms
Valley of Mexico
Materials
Shell
Dimensions
Overall: 2.9 x 2.3 x 1.2 cm (1 1/8 x 7/8 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
C10508
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