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Shell ornament
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Object Number 92-49-20/C469
Display Title Shell ornament
Descriptions
Object Description Shell ornament, incised, broken
Inventory Description Shell ornament, incised, broken
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Honduras / Copan / <County> / Copan / Copan
Intrasite Mound 36
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 4.2 x 2.9 x 0.3 cm (1 5/8 x 1 1/8 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object C/469

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